Triad Black Farmers Market returns to Guilford County for Juneteenth
The event features Black farmers across the state selling fresh produce directly to those in the east Greensboro community.
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New Hope For Troubled Liberty Street Market
Winston-Salem's Liberty Street Market opened more than five years ago with big plans to provide food for area residents. But there's been difficulties reaching that goal.
Why Are So Many Farmers Markets Failing? Because The Market Is Saturated
Farmers aren't producing enough to keep up with the number of smaller markets that keep popping up, often in close proximity to others. This results in fewer customers, unsold food and maybe closure.
In Flint, Mich., Moving The Farmers Market Drew More Poor Shoppers
Flint's water woes are in the news. But the city is also a food desert. When its farmers market moved closer to public transportation, it made healthy foods more accessible to low-income shoppers.
California Cracks Down On Farmers Market Cheaters
Did your local farmer really grow that heirloom apple he just sold you? California wants to know, so it's sending more inspectors out to make sure the produce sold at markets really is local.