BY CHRISTOPHER NYERGES
Certiied farmers markets have taken of nationwide in nearly every town and are gaining in popularity. A “certiied” farmers market means that the people selling you their fruits, vegetables, honey and eggs are the actual farmers and their employees. According to the rules that govern certiied farmers markets, middlemen are not allowed to buy at central markets and resell to the public in these venues. This means that the lion’s share of the farmers at your local farmers market are local to you. Wherever you live, and in good times and bad, it’s always a good idea to get to know your local farmers.