Farmers' markets are far more common now than they were 40 years ago, when the Mount Pleasant market opened.
Excerpt: For 40 years, the Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market has given an avenue for local farmers to sell fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables to eager residents.
The Farmers' Market opens at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday in Island Park. As an important support network for area farmers, the market promotes nutritious lifestyles and organic alternatives to juggernaut grocery chains.
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Source: Central Michigan Life
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