Thursday, May 2, 2013

L.A. Times - Food & Dining: Farmers Markets: Bruins like to feed on fresh fruit and vegetables

L.A. Times - Food & Dining
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thumbnail Farmers Markets: Bruins like to feed on fresh fruit and vegetables
May 3rd 2013, 07:00

The UCLA market, though small and held only twice a quarter, has caught on fast with students and staff. But there are obstacles to future growth.

In some ways farmers markets are a natural fit at universities, where many students crave healthful, local and organic produce. However, schools are largely closed during summer, the busiest season for markets, and the managers — if students run the market — move on regularly, when they graduate. Such are the challenges at the recently established UCLA market, which is small and operates just twice each academic quarter but is a hit with students and staff.

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