Area farmers strive to grow chemical-free produce

Pollution and climate change are now drawing worldwide attention, and one result of increasing awareness is a new interest in organic farming techniques and buying from local producers.

Helaine Harris, president of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, said in the Cape Region, more farmers are producing chemical-free and organic products, and that’s attracting more consumers to local farmers markets. More farmers are using organic and chemical-free practices, and more consumers are demanding their produce.

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