Economic Benefits of Farmers' Markets

There is a growing body of evidence that demonstrates the economic benefits of farmers' markets. We will be gathering sources of this information here. If you have any suggestions, please email Wolfram Alderson by clicking here.

Adding Values to Our Food System: An Economic Analysis of Sustainable Community Food Systems (Everson, WA: Integrity Systems Cooperative, 1997).

Economic Benefits of Farmers’ Markets, Friends of the Earth

Measuring the Impact of Public Markets and Farmers' Markets on Local Economies, Project for Public Spaces.

U.C. Davis Farmers' Market has 25 year history of having a positive impact on the health and economic well-being of the community.