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Farmers' markets foster relationships with shoppers that can survive a crisis, Waterloo study finds Local farmers' markets are working to ensure they continue to have a relationship with customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A University of Waterloo study looked at how people in Yellowknife interacted with their farmers' market and found it was more than a place to buy food. Social Sharing

 E-Mail New research is shining light on the importance of farmers' markets' ability to mitigate potential disruptions to distribution networks in the face of system shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent study, the researchers found the markets' regional characteristics play a key role in the decision to move all or parts of their operations online -- and how that decision can help or hinder its surrounding community. "By building online communities through their social media and website tools, farmers' markets can play a role in keeping the community connected and supporting a sust...