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Why We Are Here
Farmers Markets were created to help keep farmers on the land, to allow farms to make enough money to pay their bills, keep their families fed, and provide a way to let farmers determine, (rather than simply be told by a wholesale buyer) their crop’s price. Many markets have forgotten this. We have not. There are over 80,000 farms and ranches in California which sounds like a lot, but half the farms in California bring in less than $10,000 per year. And the average farm is shrinking in California, some statistics say we are losing more than 100 acres of farmland per day in the state. That’s why we are here, to keep farmers farming, and to make it worth their while to grow our food. We cannot provide for them all, but we can do our part. Want to know where your food comes from? Buy from the farmer Want homeland security? Support local food producers Concerned about the quality of the food you eat? Eat locally-grown items, crops sold by those that also eat them. We are not here to sell food – there are lots of places you can find that – but we are here so that you can buy directly from the producer. We are here to give farmers and small food-makers a place to make money by selling you better quality food, direct from the producer. Farmers and foodmakers have to struggle to get acceptance at other marketing outlets, and then they have to give up much of the income from their hard work. That is why we are here, and hope you will join...
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