Dark cloud hangs over National Farmers Market Week

08/08/18 5:12 AM By Sandra Cowherd and Daniel Enoch

Local food advocates are marking National Farmers Market Week this week (Aug. 5-11) by celebrating the growth of farmers markets across the country. But a cloud is hanging over the celebration.

Meagan Kaiser, United Soybean Board

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