Farmer’s markets are usually open-air locations where farmers can sell their crops directly to the public. Consumers have access to local, fresh produce, and reduced cost due to produce being sold directly by the farmer. “Middlemen” dealing with packaging, marketing, and long distance transportation are eliminated. Supporting Farmers Markets therefore reduces the environmental costs of agricultural production.

Resources for finding Farmers’ Markets:

FIND A FARMERS MARKET IN YOUR STATE

http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/map.htm