Throughout the week, communities across the country will celebrate the thousands of our nation’s farmers’ markets and the farmers, ranchers and communities who make them possible. “People are changing how they think about farmers markets as they become community gathering points, and we have seen a 64 percent increase in customer traffic in markets open for at least two years”.
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Market Service, during the 20 year period from 1994 to 2014, the number of farmers market directory listings increased from 1,755 to 8,268. Urban and farmers markets, unlike supermarket or convenience stores, remain popular with consumers seeking fresh food purveyed directly from the farm.
The week will honor the important role that markets play in local economies. “By providing the opportunity for farmers to connect directly with consumers, markets serve as education centers”. It comes together every week because of a lot of hard work and support by everyone involved from our farmers, vendors, businesses, musicians and local non-profits.
She says most of their customers say they came to the market because of something they saw on social media. A big thank you to all of the above. Markets are making people and communities stronger and healthier.
Locally, the High Desert Growers Farmers’ Market is open each Saturday morning from 9 a.m.to 12 noon at the Price Peace Gardens, on the corner of Main Street and 100 East. Vendors display homegrown fruits, vegetables and flowers, and may also include honey, baked goods and handcrafted items.
The Original Farmers Market’s history is long and enchanting and involves movie stars, entertainers and presidents.
We were only able to do this because of our wonderful partnership with Partnership Carson City. He said it can take three or four years for a market to get established and grow a customer base.
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The market still has seven weeks to go with some of the best melons, tomatoes, peaches, nectarines, grapes and greens available. Stop by the market and pick up a program of who’s playing where and when.
