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| Spring: Farmers' Markets in Bloom |
Warm weather means growing season has hit Wisconsin. There’s no better place to find these fresh-grown goods than by visiting one of the many Wisconsin farmers’ markets. In fact, finding a farmers’ market is as easy as visiting SavorWisconsin.com.
Farmers’ markets provide a venue for farmers to sell their products and give consumers a link to fresh, locally grown and raised products. These markets help to bridge urban, suburban and rural communities, giving farmers and consumers the opportunity to interact. Farmers’ markets help support local anti-hunger initiatives through donations of unsold food to programs that feed the needy. Buying direct from local farmers also helps to preserve Wisconsin’s diverse rural landscape.
To meet the growing consumer demand for locally produced foods, the number of farmers’ markets is on the rise. Nationwide the number of markets has more than doubled, reaching nearly 5,000. Wisconsin is home to about 280 farmers’ markets.
Plan on buying your fresh Wisconsin produce all summer long, and mark your calendar to celebrate this year, National Farmers Market Week August 7-13.
To find a Farmers' Market in your area
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