Posted: 08.06.2010

National statistics show that farmers markets are making big strides in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture tallied farmers markets
across the nation. It found that Wisconsin had 204 operational farmers markets this
year. That was eighth-best in the nation.

The USDA also found that the number of farmers markets in Minnesota grew 61 percent this year compared to last year. That ranked No. 2 in the nation, behind Missouri at 77 percent.

California was No. 1 with 580.

Farmers markets are markets where produce growers sell locally grown fruits and vegetables directly to the public. The USDA says the number of farmers markets across the nation grew 16 percent this year.
 

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