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Economic potential for farmers markets expands

Becky McKendry

As the summer weather gets nicer, farmers markets seem to be multiplying around the area. But it's not as simple as just popping up tents and selling veggies. 

Current State's Peter Whorf speaks with DruMontri, Director of the Michigan Farmers Market Association, to talk about market trends, realities, and the work behind the markets that go unseen.

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