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  Fair Trade at Farmers' Markets?

  In Goodman's post, he refers to farmers' markets as "local, fair, green, and affordable".  I wanted to be sure to understand;  do you mean to say that all farmers at farmers' markets pay their farmers fair wages?  

  I would be delighted if this was so, but from what I can tell from the California certification for Farmers' Markets (http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/cfmarulesregs.pdf), there is no rule that requires fair labor wages be paid to the workers of the producers who sell at the markets.  My guess is that many may pay fairly out of personal conviction.

  I'm curious if this is stipulated in other markets in the US.  Being Californian, I only have the point of view from within this state.  Thanks!

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