In my home city of Halifax, in Canada, there is only one market: Farmers’ Market. It opens on Saturdays only. You have to get there early; by 11 am the market is crowded and even elbow room is a luxury. The Farmers’ Market offers fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables of all kinds, along with local art, craft and clothing. Once an item is made or grown locally, it inevitably finds a place at the Farmers’ Market.
What makes the Farmers’ Market particularly appealing is the fact that it offers great trading opportunities for small businesses and local farmers. In fact, a trading table is so in demand that the market has had to be expanded recently to meet the growing trading needs.
Part of the success of the Farmers’ Market has to do with the way in which it is perceived. Visitors regard it as a
