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Investing In The Social Fabric Of Rural And Urban Communities: A Comparative Study Of Two Alabama Farmers' Markets, Abel Alonso, Martin O'Neill
Investing In The Social Fabric Of Rural And Urban Communities: A Comparative Study Of Two Alabama Farmers' Markets, Abel Alonso, Martin O'Neill
Abel D Alonso
This paper investigates the role that farmers’ markets play in enhancing the social fabric of once thriving rural communities. The paper reports the findings from a comparative study of visitor motivations to two community farmers’ markets in south west Alabama, one located in a rural environment and newly established, while the second, more established market (since 2004) is located in a much more populated and more affluent community. A total of 356 visitors participated in the study by completing a questionnaire. Part of the findings demonstrate that overall, visitors from both markets are more motivated to attend for the opportunity …