RSS

Everett Farmers Market Gets Top 10 National Recognition

July 29, 2015

Events in Everett, Everett

Market a

Visit the award winning Everett Farmers Market.

Folks around here have known it for years but now the nation is starting to see what a treat we have right here. The Everett Farmers Market has been recognized as one of the top-10 community-oriented markets in the U.S. by BetterDoctor, an online consumer health site.Criteria included accepting WIC credits, SNAP dollars, providing fresh foods to older lower income populations, and contributing a strong cultural value by showcasing local artists and artisans.

Everett ranked #7 in the nation for having a great community oriented farmer’s market.
Top Cities include:
  1. Worcester, Massachusetts
  2. Lansing, Michigan
  3. Berkeley, California
  4. Rochester, New York
  5. Columbia, South Carolina
  6. Tacoma, Washington
  7. Everett, Washington
  8. Green Bay, Wisconsin
  9. Portland, Oregon
  10. Cleveland, Ohio
Trends and Takeaways
  • 80% of the top 25 cities are in traditionally “blue” states
  • Cities in coastal states fared better than cities in the middle of America
  • The number of farmers markets has quadrupled since 1994
  • More than 2,000 new farmers markets have popped up since 2010

You can read the full study here: http://bit.ly/1JQdr9t

You can learn more about the Everett Farmers Market on their website here.


About My Everett News Staff

My Everett News is a hyperlocal news website featuring news and events in Everett, Washington. We also cover City of Everett information and items of interest to those who live, work, and play in Everett.

View all posts by My Everett News Staff →