Plattsburgh Market Shoppers Unconcerned About Parasite Outbreak

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  Vendors and shoppers at the Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market say they remain confident in locally grown food despite a cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in 34 states. Local farmers say customers value knowing where and how their food was produced. Shoppers say the broader food distribution system may be contributing to the outbreak. Health officials meanwhile, […]