February 3, 2012
Cookeville Weather
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30.28 in
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45 %
Wal-Mart Stores Buying/Selling Local Produce
Wal-Mart has stepped up its effort to buy and sell local produce in its stores. Glen Gabardi is the vice president and regional manager of Wal-Mart. He said Tennessee Wal-Mart stores are one of the first out of 10 states to roll out the initiative. Locally, a Wal-Mart employee said they have purchased and sold locally grown Tomatoes and other produce products from a local provider. Area farmers are in general agreement that having more Tennessee grown produce in Wal-Mart stores is a win for everyone. Wal-Mart reports that the partnerships with local farmers have grown by 50% in the past two years. |
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