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	Starting a Farmers' Market- Useful Tips

bioplasmik

6-8-2007 7:57 PM

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market, farm, farmers, organic, food, fun

bioplasmik says:

What a great way to bring local produce to your neighborhood. I mean REALLY local! The two markets I frequent each Wednesday and Friday are wonderful gems in a community of fast food and GM food products. I get to talk to the people who plant, feed, and harvest the very same food I'm holding in my basket. Now I know exactly what pure food should taste and look like!

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6-8-2007 10:50 PM

X-Ray Mike

I too have a FM close to me and I LOVE it!
great clip!

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