1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
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1054.1) | 150 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Author: Laura Maggard
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
The Lawrence County Farmer's 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 Farmer's Market Coalition, more than 85% of farmer's market vendors traveled fewer than 50 miles to sell at th