Vermont Farmers Markets in Crisis | Montpelier News

Vermont’s farmers markets—once bursting with local produce—are facing a quiet crisis: sales have plummeted 60% since 2022, forcing farmers to pivot toward more stable income streams like CSAs and farm stands. With big markets hemorrhaging revenue and weather-dependent Saturdays becoming less reliable, growers are recalibrating their strategies. A new $90K grant from Farm Credit East aims to revitalize markets and boost access in underserved areas, but the real shift is already underway—farmers are choosing survival over tradition, reshaping how we think about local food systems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc1960fadea8f08d