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Why Farmers' Markets Are More Than Places to Buy Vegetables — Worksheet

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Why Farmers' Markets Are More Than Places to Buy Vegetables

Name: ______________________ Date: ______________

Exercise 1 — Fill in the gaps

Complete each sentence from the article with the missing word or phrase.

  1. 1.Peaches are a fruit in many parts of Canada.
  2. 2.Customers can speak directly with the .
  3. 3.The market helps support the .
  4. 4.Each sets up a table before the market opens.
  5. 5.The weekly market has become a .

Exercise 2 — Comprehension

Answer in full sentences, using information from the article.

  1. 1.According to the article, why is a supermarket often faster and more predictable than a farmers' market?
  2. 2.What does Health Canada advise shoppers to do with refrigerated foods and raw meat?
  3. 3.How has the federal government described the St. John's Farmers' Market?
  4. 4.Which limits can make farmers' markets less affordable or accessible?

Answer key

Fill in the gaps

  1. 1. seasonal
  2. 2. producer
  3. 3. local economy
  4. 4. vendor
  5. 5. community gathering

Comprehension answers vary — accept any answer supported by the article text.

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