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Published: August 16, 2008
Closer to the table
Local foods trend at farmers' markets, adds to income in state, hopes for jobs
Local foods trend at farmers' markets, adds to income in state, hopes for jobs
As more people turn to farmers' markets to sell their products, this national and state trend could mean more jobs in the future for growers and sellers.
The state has nearly 1,000 producers, and that represents a 30 percent to 40 percent increase from five years ago, said Jack Carson with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry .
And the number of farmers' markets has enjoyed a growth spurt ...
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