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Data Shows Explosive Growth in Farmers Markets

written by Walter Wang

The United States Department of Agriculture was tasked with tracking Farmers Markets beginning in 1994. The directory was updated every two years through 2008. In 2009, the process changed to a yearly rite. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Number of Farmers Markets in 1994 – 1,755
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 1996 – 2,410
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 1998 – 2,746
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 2000 – 2,863
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 2002 – 3,137
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 2004 – 3,706
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 2006 – 4,385
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 2008 – 4,685
  • Number of Farmers Markets in 2009 – 5,274
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April 26, 2010 1 comment
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