Farmers markets, as essential food sources, adapt to the pandemic

Farmers markets are able to reconfigure stalls and have the advantage of often being open-air, but some are also adapting to social distancing health orders by increasing access to fresh produce for low-income customers. Markets across the nation are changing their layouts and shopping procedures, while farmers, vendors and advocacy groups grapple with decreased foot traffic and at times inconsistent government guidance. CUESA's Christine Farren and Kelly Verel from Project for Public Spaces discuss how markets are reshaping themselves during the crisis.

Civic · Mel Baker, Laura Wenus