There’s no better time to load up on local bounty — and meet the folks who make it happen — than National Farmers Market Week in August. Visiting a Massachusetts farmers market in August means diving into the peak of harvest season, as vendors load their stalls with the widest array of fruits and vegetables bursting with color and flavor. But along with the amped-up bounty of summer, you may notice a few other things going on. People of all ages sporting “I Love Farmers Markets” temporary tattoos. Overjoyed kids clutching awards for growing the tastiest tomatoes in the land. State officials and local politicians mingling with the crowd... Read the full article.
