U.S. Sees Increase in Number of Farmers Markets

U.S. Farmers Markets have increased 9.6 percents since last year as Americans demand more locally fresh food. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan made the announcement as part of the kick off for National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 5-11. According to Merrigan, there are 7,864 farmers markets operating throughout the United States compared to 7,175 last year. California leads the country with 827 markets, followed by New York with 647 and Massachusetts with 313 markets. Learn more.