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Shopping at Chester County farmers‘ markets is a favorite summer activity for many. In addition to finding the freshest local foods, farmers’ markets provide an opportunity for people to learn …

Arts & Culture / National

Smithsonian Folklife Festival Launches Virtual Marketplace in Partnership With NOVICA

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Smithsonian Folklife Festival recently announced the launch of its new online Marketplace in collaboration with NOVICA, the world’s largest impact-retailer for artisans and craftspeople around the …

Government / Pennsylvania / Society

$10 Million Awarded to Fund Access to Fresh Food, COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Low-Income Communities

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 - by MyChesCo

CHAMBERSBURG, PA — At Karimar Grocery in Franklin County yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin announced that more than 100 projects, funding access …

Pennsylvania / Retail

Farmers Market Season Is Here, Markets Prepared to Safely Serve Pennsylvanians Amid COVID-19

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is reminding Pennsylvanians that with spring and warm weather comes farmers market season in the commonwealth.