Farmers markets are a vital piece of the food puzzle and are excellent places to "Get to Know Your Farmer"!  Obtaining fresh produce and products from the farm is becoming easier and easier (YAY!).  

Farmers' markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers. From the traditional "mercados" in the Peruvian Andes to the unique street markets in Asia, growers all over the world gather weekly to sell their produce directly to the public. In the last decade they have become a favorite marketing method for many farmers throughout the United States, and a weekly ritual for many shoppers.

Farmers' markets, in many locations, have become a weekly social event, with live entertainment and local artisans. Shopping at a farmers' market is a great way to meet local farmers and get fresh, flavorful produce. To find a market near you visit the links below and consider joining us during the summer at our Farmers' Markets Field Trips!

For more information on Farmers Markets:

• Or us the LocalHarvest map to find one near you
• Find out more: www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets

The Greenhorns documentary follows young farmers who are digging their way to an agricultural revolution.

The Greenhorns showcases how young farmers are getting down and dirty, learning how to farm outside the industrial agriculture model.

The movement is for real. Its practitioners are skilled, savvy and ferocious. They are assets to their community and guarantors of our future.  www.thegreenhorns.net

Interested in Learning More about the New Farmers?

• A New Crop of Farmers
  Today’s young farmers are protecting the land and seeds, reclaiming farming traditions, and sharing abundance with family and community. Meet some of these young farmers in our photo essay.
  

• Slower Living for a Rooted Future
  Vermont is leading the way toward agricultural and economic change. What we can learn from the "Slow Living Summit" about building sustainable economies everywhere.
  

• Feeding the World: It’s Not About Quantity
  The resilience of our food supply is as much about the quality and diversity of our food sources as it is about how much we produce.
  

• Food Rebellions: 7 Steps to Solving the Food Crisis
  Resistance to the trade and “aid” policies that displace farmers and increase hunger.