Nineteen farmers markets in Virginia, including several in this region, have achieved gold status for adopting industry best practices.
of Virginia Farmers Market Association It scores markets on their compliance with 10 criteria related to food safety, affordability, marketing to the public and local sourcing.
A look at the 2020 Blacksburg Farmers Market.
Roanoke Times, File 2020
The gold was sent to markets in Blacksburg, Rocky Mount and Salem.
“When consumers shop at a Virginia Certified Farmers Market, they can trust that the market is a safe, welcoming and transparent source of locally grown food. Certification not only sends a message to shoppers that the market is working hard to keep consumers safe, it signals to vendors that the market is serious about promoting and reaching new shoppers,” the group said.
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