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Special  farmer's
market Aug. 10
PUTNAM —  The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market (PSFM) is holding a special presentation Aug. 10 at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive. The Market’s regular farmers will also be there to sell an increasing variety of summer produce.
The presentation will feature Helen Schmidt, a volunteer who has dedicated time to analyzing the cost effectiveness of purchasing produce at a local market instead of a large, chain supermarket. She has prepared information for public viewing and will be there to answer any questions.
Schmidt’s work has focused on the comparison of the quality and cost of locally grown produce compared to the produce for sale at large supermarkets. She has also analyzed the benefits of buying from local farmers, some of which are supporting local businesses, helping the environment, and a higher standard of quality in the produce.
The week of Aug. 4 through 10 is also National Farmers’ Market week. The Aug. 10 market will be celebrating this event with presentations and informative sessions to promote farmers’ markets within communities.