Whenthe Crescent City Farmers Marketwas founded 20 years ago, farmers in nearby rural areas were hesitant about coming to New Orleans. To them the city was a haven of crime and traffic, but connecting the city to the farm created more opportunities than they imagined.
Farmer Ben Burkettnever thought his involvement with the market wouldtake him around the worldand into corporate offices. He speaks withSharon Litwinon this week’s Notes from New Orleans.
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