The Economic Impact Of Farmers Markets




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Summary: Farmers markets in the U.S. are a $1 billion business – and they’re growing, both in number and in the variety of products they sell. We’ll discuss how these markets boost the economies of farmers and local communities, with guests: Bryan P. Hurlburt, commissioner, Connecticut Department of Agriculture German Cutz, Ed.D., associate extension educator, College of Agrictulture and Natural Resources, Cooperative Extension System, University of Connecticut Lori Cochran, executive director, Westport