Impacts
Ohio County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1054.1) | 445 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Success Stories
Access To Local Produce
Author: Gregory Comer
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
Farmer’s Markets play an critical role for both farmers and consumers in communities. They bring urban and rural communities together, while creating economic growth and increasing access to fresh, healthy foods. USDA data show there are over 8200 Farmer’s Market listed in the National Farmer’s Market Directory nationwide, a 76% increase since 2008. The Beaver Dam Farmer’s Market flourished in 2018. The City of Beaver Dam invested more resou
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