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Consumers, Vendors, and the Economic Importance of Iowa Farmers' Markets: An Economic Impact Survey Analysis

@inproceedings{Otto2011ConsumersVA,
  title={Consumers, Vendors, and the Economic Importance of Iowa Farmers' Markets: An Economic Impact Survey Analysis},
  author={Daniel M. Otto},
  year={2011}
}
  • D. Otto
  • Published 22 January 2011
  • Economics
This analysis found that Iowa's 160 farmers' markets attracted at least 135,000 people and generated $20 million for the Iowa economy in 2004. Farmers’ Market Economic Impact Survey Analysis. 
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