Local Farmers Markets Get Boost From Farm Bill

By Kevin Leahy, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 21, 2007 at 11:16 AM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

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One section of the Farm Bill passed by the U.S. House this summer sets aside more than $30 million to promote farmer's markets. Farmer's markets allow shoppers to buy their produce directly from local

Local Farmers Markets Get Boost From Farm Bill

(Photo: Carlsbad Village Certified Farmers' Market. Kevin Leahy/KPBS .)

One section of the Farm Bill passed by the U.S. House this summer sets aside more than $30 million to promote farmer's markets. Farmer's markets allow shoppers to buy their produce directly from local growers. Around San Diego, 26 markets cater to a growing demand for fresh, local produce. Here's a taste .