http://blogs.usda.gov/2010/08/04/survey-says-farmers-markets-on-the-rise/

http://blogs.usda.gov/2010/08/04/survey-says-farmers-markets-on-the-rise/

Aug. 4, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the 2010 National Farmers Market Directory lists 6,132 operational farmers markets, representing 16 percent growth over 2009 when the agency reported 5,274. The 2010 National Farmers Market Directory results are being released as part of National Farmers Market Week declared by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack between Aug. 1-7, 2010.