Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group

Date: Fall 2011

Course Instructor: Professor Cohen

Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-fooddeserts/

Abstract:

The ideal of local is a fundamental value of farmers’ markets. In the definition of farmers’ markets, local is mentioned twice: first, in reference to local farmers and second, in reference to local customers. However, in our research of farmers’ markets we could find no set definition of “local.” Throughout this website, we use the Easton Farmers’ Markets as a case study of locality. Through maps of vendor and customer locations we can determine the current presets on locality. From here we can suggest refinements to Easton Farmers’ Marke’s definition of local.

Tags: EGRS 251, Fall 2011, Food and Land Use, Farmers’ Market