In August 2013, the USDA announced that there are 8144 different farmers markets listed in latest National Farmers Market Directory. That is an increase of more than 3000 farmers since 2008. Even if you don’t typically frequent farmers markets this is good news, as Marketumbrella found in 2012 that local businesses located near farmers markets…

If you’ve visited your local grocery store lately, you may have been dissatisfied with the selection made available to you. Perhaps they have organic vegetables, but the selection is severely limited, and the offerings for organic meat and fresh caught seafood are non existent. Maybe your store doesn’t carry any organic vegetables at all. If…

The challenge to eat healthy has never been greater than in this modern, fast-paced age. And if the simple desire to feel better were not enough, health epidemics such as obesity, diabetes, and some cancers are driving more and more people to reconsider the foods they put on their tables. Farmers markets provide a great…

Every week, individuals who have to keep their refrigerator and cupboards stocked with food for their kids will have to head to the grocery store to battle crowds and find the items they need. As a result, food buying can be stressful and time consuming, making it a hated chore. In order to avoid lines…

The list of reasons for buying local produce is long. The Rochester market offers local products for people to buy and enjoy. There are several reasons that people buy local products at the Rochester market. One of the biggest reasons is that the local crops are fresh and picked at their peak. This makes it…

The Rochester Public Market is one of the great treasures of the city. Since 1905, this beloved Rochester market has been been serving the community as part of the Department of Recreation and Youth Services. At this phenomenal Rochester farmers market, vendors sell fresh and organic produce, ethnic treats, flowers, jewelry, spices, and much, much…

If you live in a town that provides a weekly famers market during the warmer months of the year, consider yourself lucky. Choosing a farmers market can be a great way to support local businesses and agricultural professionals while also enjoying plenty of options for organic, fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, many farmers markets…

You get so much more at a Rochester public market that it is a pretty big mystery why more people do not shop there. So what exactly do you get with this kind of market, exactly? You reap rewards in various areas, starting with selection and ending with fun. At a Rochester public market, your…

During the summer months one of the most delightful places to be is the Rochester Market. Although there are all kinds of Rochester farmers markets around the city and its suburbs, nothing can beat the Rochester Public Market. This is not to say that the other public markets are lame, for they are far from…

For a long time the Rochester public market has been a common feature of life in the city that gave us Eastman Kodak. A Rochester farmers market provides an outlet where people from the community can get the first picks of all the different organic farmers in the region. This is not the only Rochester…