Why Farmers Market? Infographic
By: Daniel Blaustein-Rejto Posted On: July 28, 2015
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, we are highlighting the many reasons why farmers markets are more than just a place to find fresh, local food. Across the country, evidence shows farmers markets are significantly improving the health and well-being of their community, economy, and environment. And as support for farmers markets continue to grow, so will the ways their communities prosper.
Share this infographic at your market, with your networks, and with your neighbors and friends to generate further support for farmers markets nationwide!
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Learn more about how farmers markets…
- Preserve America’s rural livelihoods and farmland;
- Stimulate local economies;
- Increase access to fresh, nutritious food;
- Support healthy communities; and
- Promote sustainability.
Infographic References
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Blaustein Rejto, D. (2015). SNAP Update: Redemptions at Farmers Markets Continue to Increase. www.farmersmarketcoalition.org/snap-redemption-at-markets-steadily-rises-with-continued-federal-support/
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