Farmer's markets contribute to Wyoming's economy

Statewide farmer’s markets have proven to be a respectably profitable asset to Wyoming’s economy.

According to recent data compiled by the Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division, farmer’s markets through Wyoming contributed more than $2.2 million to the state’s economy in 2012. The information, collected by the Agribusiness Division and run through an economic impact model at the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, found that direct sales of approximately $1.7 million also generated secondary sales of more than $527,000 for a total annual econ...