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Number of farmers markets grows due to demand nationwide
Agriculture officials report a 9.6 percent rise in direct-sales markets over the past year with California and New York leading. The USDA says 7,864 markets are now registered nationwide, as Slow Food movement and local farm advocacy spur shoppers to prioritize fresh, local produce in urban areas.
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Tracy Stuntz
Vineyard Farmer's Market
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Merced
Salinas
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