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Winter Farmers Market


Winter …The Perfect Time to Visit a Farmers Market

December 15, 2011 Arthur Neal, Deputy Administrator, AMS Transportation and Marketing

Traditionally, the onset of winter meant the end of farmers market season. However, in recent years, winter farmers markets have become increasingly popular. According to the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), there are over 1,200 of these farmers markets operating across the country. This...

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Winter Farmers Markets are Hot Despite the Cold Weather

December 08, 2010 David Shipman, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service

USDA Farmers Market Directory Counts Nearly 900 Winter Farmers Markets. The tents are up. The vendors are ready, with proud displays of local produce, meats, baked goods, and other delights. Customers are out – shopping, visiting, and mingling. It’s a typical farmers market scene, robust with fresh...

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