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The necessity for eating fresh fruits and vegetables and their by-products has always been advocated by doctors, nutritionist, dieticians and the like.<\/p>\n

More and more consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about what they ingest the demands for fresh produce is certainly on the incline.<\/p>\n

Additionally, our local farmers are quite aware of the increase in cost of living therefore this timely initiative which began in 2021 will be one that will be continued<\/p>\n

to provide a steady supply of produce while easing the squeeze on the pockets.\u00a0 The benefits are tremendous for both producers and consumers and intends to work<\/p>\n

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On Wednesday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. the Southwest Farmers Market was the place to get fresh fruits and vegetables.\u00a0 Available at reduced<\/p>\n

prices were mango, pawpaw, coconut, sugar cane, pumpkin, carrot, onion, cassava, sweet potato, corn, and other commodities such as jams, jellies, assorted fruit<\/p>\n

juices, aloe drinks, bamboola, roasted corn, cakes and other sweet treats.\u00a0 There was a steady flow of patrons throughout the day and the public can be assured that<\/p>\n

this will continue to be a repeated event.<\/p>\n

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