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As the local-food movement matures, farmers' markets face more competition

A decade ago, Ben Wenk had a new diploma from Pennsylvania State University in agroecology and a decision to make: whether to strike out on his own or return to Adams County and join the family business, Three Springs Fruit Farm.

George Kowal of Queen Village and his seven year-old son Roman  pause after their weekly Sunday shopping at the Headhouse Farmers Market, now ten years old.
George Kowal of Queen Village and his seven year-old son Roman pause after their weekly Sunday shopping at the Headhouse Farmers Market, now ten years old.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer
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