The farmers of farmers' markets

Vaupel, S

The farmers of farmers' markets

Author

Suzanne Vaupel

Author Affiliations

Suzanne Vaupel is a Research Agricultural Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 43(1):28-30. DOI:10.3733/ca.v043n01p28. January 1989.

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Abstract

Growers selling at Certified Farmers' Markets include both small and large commercial farms. Many sell at more than one market, traveling over 200 miles each way. Profit was the main reason.

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