Roadside farmers' market in Bridgehampton, New York

Roadside farmers' market in Berlin Charlottenburg Karl-August-Platz

A farmers' market near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.

North Gower Farmers' Market, near Ottawa, in Ontario, Canada.

Floating market of Cần Thơ, Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

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Products at farmers' markets are renowned for being locally-grown and very fresh. Proponents of farmers' markets reason that since locally-grown produce does not travel as far to get to your table, the difference in mileage saves fossil fuels, allows farmers to pick produce at the peak of flavor, and preserves the nutritional content of fresh produce. It has been suggested that Local food network be merged into this article or section. ...

Farmers' markets often feature produce that is grown naturally or organically, meats that are raised humanely on pasture, handmade farmstead cheeses, eggs and poultry from free-range fowl, as well as heirloom produce and heritage breeds of meat and fowl. Organic vegetables at a farmers market in Argentina. ...

Farmers' markets advocates believe the markets help farmers stay in business as well as preserve natural resources. Wholesale prices farmers get for their produce are very low, often near the cost of production. Farmers who sell direct to the public without going through a middle man get a better price for their produce. It can be shown that the preservation of farmland is important for the health of the environment and water supply. Sustainably-managed farms conserve soil and clean water in our communities and provide a habitat for wildlife, according to the American Farmland Trust. Cutting out the middleman is a business model that involves reducing costs by removing layers from a distribution network. ...

Farmers' markets are a traditional way of selling agricultural and home manufactured products. A weekly market day is a part of normal life in villages and town squares throughout the world. A good way for a traveler to sample local foods and learn about local culture is to attend market day, especially when it coincides with a festival, such as the Fiesta de San Antonio in many towns in Latin America. In France and other European countries, there exist street markets, as well as covered marketplaces, where farmers and purveyors sell to the public. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... A town square is an open area commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. ... For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Festival (disambiguation). ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...

In the U.S. and Canada, farmers' markets have skyrocketed in popularity due in part to the increased interest in healthier foods, a greater desire to preserve local types of cultivars or livestock (some of which may not be up to commercial shipping or yield standards) and an increased understanding of the importance of maintaining small, sustainable farms on the fringe of urban environments. In New York City, there are currently forty-four markets in operation fitting this description. Scattered across all five boroughs, each market supports farmers as far away as New England, selling produce, meat, breads, pies, cheeses, honey, and shellfish for consumption and even allot some time for seasonal items, like orders for Thanksgiving turkeys and wreaths for Christmas. In the Los Angeles area, a whopping eighty-eight farmer's markets exist, many of which also support ethnic tastes for Hispanic and Asian fare. Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... The First Thanksgiving, painted by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863-1930). ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Hispanic flag, not widely used. ... This article deals primarily or exclusively with the definition of Asian in English-speaking countries, mainly referring to immigrants or descendants of immigrants living therein. ...

New markets appear regularly, and existing markets --some well over a century old-- are seeing renewed growth in both North America and Europe. Product quality varies by stall, so it's always worth looking around and chatting with the individual vendors. North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Some markets are carefully managed, with strict rules for pricing, quality and vendor selection. Others are much more relaxed in their vendor criteria. While the usual emphasis is on locally-grown/produced food and crafts, some farmers markets allow co-ops and purveyors, or allow farmers to purchase some products to resell. Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with ones own hands and skill. ...

In the UK an umbrella organisation FARMA, the National Farmers Retail and Markets Association, maintains a code of conduct for farmers' markets, and acts as a certification body. Its guidelines include rules on the maximum distance that producers should come from, and the traceability of foods on sale. This article should appear in one or more categories. ...

Some farmers' markets have wholesale operations, sometimes limited to specific days or hours. One such wholesale farmers' market is the South Carolina State Farmers' Market, which is a major supplier of watermelons, cantaloupes, and peaches for produce buyers in the northeastern US. Farmers' markets also may supply buyers from produce stands, restaurants, and garden stores with fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seedlings and nursery stock, honey, and other agricultural products. Although this is on the decline, in part due to the growth of chain stores that desire national distribution networks and cheap wholesales prices --prices driven down by the low cost of imported produce. For the political designation, see Eco-socialism. ... Trinomial name Cucumis melo cantalupensis Cucumis melo reticulatus Naudin. ... Binomial name (L.) Batsch Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ... A plate of vegetables Vegetable is a culinary term which generally refers to an edible part of a plant. ... A nursery is a place where plants are propagated, usually for sale as a business, though some gardeners and farmers keep private nurseries. ... For other uses, see Honey (disambiguation). ...

See also

• Agritourism
• Community-supported agriculture
• List of farmers' markets
• List of farmers' markets in the United Kingdom
• Local food
• Public market
• Civic agriculture

Agritourism is a style of vacation in which hospitality is offered on farms. ... Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a relatively new socio-economic model of food production, sales and distribution aimed at both increasing the quality of food and the quality of care given the land, plants and animals – while substantially reducing potential food losses and financial risks for the producers. ... The following is a list of farmers markets around the world: Borough Market, London, England Broadway Market, Hackney, London, England Central Market in Penn Square, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA Crescent City Farmers Market, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Eastern Market, Washington, D.C., USA Essex Farmers Markets, Essex, England Farmers Market (Los... This is a list of farmers markets in the United Kingdom by country and region. ... It has been suggested that Local food network be merged into this article or section. ... Public markets are markets, in public spaces, where independent merchants can sell their products to the public. ... Civic agriculture is the trend towards locally based agriculture and food production that is tightly linked to a communitys social and economic development. ...

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