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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 25

Boulder County Farmers Market Marks 40 Years, Eyes Year-Round Presence After $11 Million Sales

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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 25

Boulder County Farmers Market Marks 40 Years, Eyes Year-Round Presence After $11 Million Sales

2 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 25

Hundreds gathered Wednesday at Boulder’s Picnic in the Park as the Boulder County Farmers Market celebrated its 40th anniversary and highlighted plans for future expansion.
More than 150 vendors now sell through the market, which generated about $11 million for local businesses last year after growing from a small cluster of sellers into a regional food hub.
City officials and market leaders are weighing a year-round market presence near Civic Area Park, with Boulder accepting development bids and aiming to finalize a plan by year-end.
Local farmers still face drought, freezes and economic uncertainty, prompting market leaders to urge residents to shop locally to sustain vendors and the next generation of growers.

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Amid record inflation and drought, how will a year-round market stay affordable for both farmers and shoppers?

As global food yields plummet, can Boulder's expansion plans truly future-proof its local food supply?

With 90% of Colorado in drought, what is the specific plan to secure water for the market's farmers?

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