SLIDESHOW: Scenes from the Farmers Market

Adriene Hill Aug 4, 2010

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Marketplace reporter Adriene Hill visits the Pershing Square farmers market in downtown Los Angeles to explore the popularity of local farmers markets.

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The USDA reports the number of local farmers markets is up by 16% since 2009. These local markets are unique because they serve up local fare you can’t find anywhere else. What are you seeing? What are you buying?

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