Farmers markets, food security and backyard gardens have been taking on new meaning flowing the panic buying and sometimes bare-shelved groceries stores during the covid years.

Now, growing your own vegetables just seems like a no brainer for most, with dozens if not hundreds of gardens popping up all over the region, an already agriculturally rich place with deep roots.

Today we’ll chat with just a few people who are helping farmers markets grow across the region, making local food security a reality.