National Farmers Market Directory reports a 9.6% increase in listings
In Washington, the National Farmers Market Directory has reported a 9.6% increase in listings, totaling over 7800 markets this year. The directory comes as a part of the USDA’s efforts to coordinate and assist small and mid-sized farms, and allows users to search the database for markets based on ocation, available products, and types of payment accepted, including participation in federal nutrition programs. The top states, in terms of the number of markets reported in the directory, include California (827 markets), New York (647 markets), Massachusetts (313 markets), Michigan (311 markets), Wisconsin (298 markets), Illinois (292 markets), Ohio (264 markets), Pennsylvania (254 markets), Virginia and Iowa (tied with 227 markets) and North Carolina (202 markets).
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