The economics of farmers markets

Farmers markets serve many purposes to communities, people in need, farmers and the overall economy.Farms large and small are an important part of Ohio's economy. One place where some farmers promote their business and sell their products are local community farmers markets.Christie Welch, program specialist for direct agricultural marketing at Ohio State, will discuss the economics of farmers markets.Worthington Farmers Market director will discuss running and organizing a large-scale farmers market, and they will also bring along one vendor for the farmers perspective.Hope Thru Housing Mobile Farmers Market will discuss how they bring farmers markets to low-income areas that may lack fresh food to provide fresh and affordable produce.Guests:Christie Welch, program specialist, direct agricultural marketing, Ohio State UniversityChelsea Kayse, manager of the Worthington Farmers MarketJason Wish, owner of Wishwell FarmsSam Alexander, healthy eating and living program coordinator at Church and Community Development for All People