The popularity of farmers markets has increased, in part, because of the
interest in healthier foods and lifestyles and an increased understanding
of the importance of maintaining small, sustainable farms. Local farmers are able to offer consumers a variety of
products including heirloom vegetables, heritage breeds of livestock, and other
specialty products.
Minnesota Grown spokesman Paul
Hugunin says more than 160 farmers markets are found in the Minnesota Grown
Directory.
“The Directory makes it easy
to find what locally grown foods are available at the farmers market in my
neighborhood and at hundreds of locations throughout the state,” said Hugunin.
“These markets not only offer farm-fresh, healthful products, they also provide
an important opportunity for consumers and farmers to interact.”
Many farmers markets
throughout the state are hosting special events during Farmers Market
Week. Contact your local farmers market to find out more or find farmers
market locations in the online version of the Minnesota Grown Directory at www.minnesotagrown.com. The
online Directory allows people to locate a farmers market by day of the week as
well as by location. Free printed copies of the Directory are also available
online or by calling 1-800-657-3878.
