Issues > Green Guide Premier Issue, Spring 2008 > Roadside and Farm Stands

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Misty McNally's articles about eco-friendly products and practices have appeared in Natural Home, Alternative Medicine, Delicious Living, and the Kansas City Star.

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Roadside stands and truckbed produce sales may be monitored by the county, the state or even the local health department—but the sheer numbers in peak season make the rules difficult to enforce. And some farms are on busy roads supplement their own produce with tourist favorites. As with farmers markets, if you want locally grown ask, "Where did this come from?" A true farmer will proudly tell you all about it.

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