National Farmers Market Week

A week to support local farmers and their products and services

A shout-out to local farmers and a way for all of us to support their efforts.

Did you know, this is national farmers market week!

The nationwide effort is coordinated by the farmers market coaltion, running through this saturdya, august 8th.

This year's theme - encouraging us to shop local for produce and seasonal goods - especially during the pandemic.

I visited the chico wednesday farmer's market - and talked to a 36-year farming veteran, who says farmers markets are invaluable for economic success.

<"with everything that is going on right now, it's very important to the farmer.

In what way?

We can sell our products locally to consumers direct, so we can make a better profit."

Bordin-huitt says this year she is expecting a larger than usual almond crop, so is looking forward to busy markets.

She says most visitors are following safety guidelines of wearing masks and socially distancing.

She adds, people seem to feel safer shopping - because they are in the outdoors.

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