Farmers Market

Where To Buy The Best Produce In NCW
Where To Buy The Best Produce In NCW
Where To Buy The Best Produce In NCW
You don't have to be a vegetarian to desire the freshest and best-tasting produce you can get your bunny paws on. Even omnivores, pescatarians, and secretly-green-loving meateaters know there's nothing like an especially-flavorful bundle of asparagus or a super crisp Cosmic apple that lives up to its namesake...
USDA Hopes To Strengthen Grow Supply Chains With Grant Money
USDA Hopes To Strengthen Grow Supply Chains With Grant Money
USDA Hopes To Strengthen Grow Supply Chains With Grant Money
Over 180 projects nationwide are recipients of new USDA grants designed to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems.   “The funding that we've announced is $64 million for a total of 185 projects around the country," said Under Secretary for marketing and regulatory programs Jenny Moffitt.  "These projec...
Idaho Farmers Markets Rebounding After COVID-19
Idaho Farmers Markets Rebounding After COVID-19
Idaho Farmers Markets Rebounding After COVID-19
As Idaho Preferred tries to help farmers markets across the state try to rebound from the pandemic, the organization says there is strong community support for those markets.  A final tally on Farmer's Market sales for the season won't be released until mid-November.  Dawn La...
Farmers Market Minute: Helping the Local Farmer, Local Economy
Farmers Market Minute: Helping the Local Farmer, Local Economy
Farmers Market Minute: Helping the Local Farmer, Local Economy
There are a host of reasons to visit your local Farmers Market.  But as Sandra Cook points out, you as the consumer, are not the only one who benefits from that trip to the Market.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Farmers Market Minute: Education At The Market
Farmers Market Minute: Education At The Market
Farmers Market Minute: Education At The Market
In today's Farmers Market Minute, Meridian Main Street Market Manager Cheree Eveland talks about the opportunity they have to educate consumers on a variety of topics.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Growth in Number of Farmers Markets Slows
Growth in Number of Farmers Markets Slows
Growth in Number of Farmers Markets Slows
New data released by ERS shows the growth in the number of farmers markets is slowing.  From 1994 to 2019, the number of farmers markets rose from 1,755 to 8,771 nationwide, averaging growth of nearly 7% each year.  Expansion began to slow in 2011 before eventually falling below a 1% per year increase between 2016 and 2017.  Since t...
Idaho Farmers Market Week Runs Through Saturday
Idaho Farmers Market Week Runs Through Saturday
Idaho Farmers Market Week Runs Through Saturday
Governor Brad Little has proclaimed August 7th-13th, Idaho Farmers Market week.  In his announcement, Little said Farmers Markets showcase the bounty and diversity of Idaho agriculture. Adding these markets continue to play a vital role in the local food supply chain offering locally produced food and ag products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, honey and more.  Sp...

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