Background

1) Farmers' Markets enable farmers to keep approximately 80 cents of each dollar spent by the consumer. "Those who work in agriculture ... Those who farm must have decent wages and a decent life."

2) Farmers' Markets help farmers stay in business. Buying local essentially supports your local economy - the farm.

Act

• Shop at your local Farmers' Market

Learn

Educate Your Parish

• Farmers' Markets: 5 Reasons to Visit
• 6 Reasons to Shop at Farmers' Markets
• Strawberries and Squash: Learn more about CSAs
• Oregon Farmers and the Catholic Church
• Farmers' Markets and CSAs