Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
30815 |
The Lawrence County Farmers Market has been around for many years. It has provided the residents of Lawrence County and area counties fresh local produce and helped support local farmers and vegetable growers. On average, food travels 1200 miles before it make it to a families kitchen table. Produce that travels that far loses nutritional value and quality. According to the Farmers Market Coalition, more than 85% of farmers market vendors traveled fewer than 50 miles to sell at the farmers marke...
