The Food Chain Reaction from a Farmers Market

The Food Chain Reaction Farmers markets have become a critical ingredient in local economies, food systems, & communities. Not only are they an economic boost to local farms & businesses, they can also from a Farmers Market strengthen community ties & promote healthy eating. with market.. Health & Local Businesses MEDICAL Community Centerpie. Families with access to %3D farmers markets ate, on On average, area businesses in different cities across the average, 1.4 more servings of fruits & veggies than those without access to a market. U.S. saw $19,900 - $15 million more in sales per year due to nearby farmers markets. Farmers a becoming MEDICAL in connecting People Farmers markets are one reason sales of local & regional foods grew to $11 billion in 2011. Farmers markets are a direct link between * market near urban & rural communities, vendors & consumers, families & fresh ingredients. you at farmersmarkets.usda. SOURCES: USDA The Economic Impact of Farmers Markets: A Study of 9 Markets in 3 Major U.S. Cities (www.marketumbrella.org) U.S. Department of Agriculture Effect of a Targeted Subsidy on Intake of Fruits and Vegetables among Low-Income Women in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2156076) Specialty Foods Association (www.specialtyfood.com/news-trends/featured-articles/article/local-food-sales-grow) 2013 Agricultural Marketing Service USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider. It starts Wellnens helping. increasing Ranchers pue bringing Find a