“The number of farmers markets jumped 16 percent in 2010, according to figures to be released tomorrow by Department of Agriculture. There are 6,132 farmers markets in operation, up from 5,247 in 2009.”
– Washington Post
Somerville Scene: a winter farmers market is coming
” … this winter in Somerville, at least one of those options will still exist: the farmers market. Yes, the proposed Boston Public Market wouldn’t be the only year-round game in town. “There’s overwhelming demand and people want to see this happen,” said Jaime Corliss, director of the city project Shape Up Somerville.”
– Boston Globe
Epicurious’ recipe chief talks farmers markets
“Tanya Steel, goddess of that great recipe site epicurious.com, is on a roll, talking about her love of farmers markets (“We are very obsessed with farmers markets”) and that summertime joy, the potluck picnic.”
– Chicago Tribune
America’s best farmers’ markets — for travelers
“Even though travelers can’t buy a pound of beans and cook them, they can still enjoy visiting markets on the road, says Janet Fletcher, author of ‘Fresh From the Farmers’ Market.’
‘You can still get a wonderful sense of what’s grown in that community, and what you can find in restaurants when you dine there,’ she added.”
– CNN