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{"definition": "The percent change in the number of farmers' markets per 1,000 county residents. Percent change indicators are calculated as [((Year 2 - Year 1) / Year 1) x 100]. ", "availableYears": "2013/2018", "name": "Farmers' markets/1,000 pop (% change), 2013-18", "units": "% change", "shortName": "PCH_FMRKTPTH_13_18", "geographicLevel": "County", "dataSources": "County-level data for 2013 and 2018 farmers' markets were compiled by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Marketing Services Division. Population data are from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Estimates. A farmers' market is a retail outlet in which two or more vendors sell agricultural products directly to customers through a common marketing channel. At least 51 percent of retail sales are direct to consumers. "} |