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 Farmers' Market
- Patti Wood, founder and executive director, Grassroots Environmental Education
- Ethel Terry, market manager, Long Island Growers Market