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Article: Farmers Market May Be Migrating; Some Residents Oppose Plan to Redevelop Shopping Center
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- The Washington Post
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- March 23, 2006
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Plans to redevelop a shopping center on Route 198 in Burtonsville
have thrust the future of a popular farmers market into uncertainty
and prompted an outcry by residents who don't want it to be replaced
by a big-box retailer.
The Dutch Country Farmers Market at Burtonsville Shopping Center,
near Routes 198 and 29, draws thousands of patrons weekly to buy
fresh produce, meats, homemade chocolates, preserves and baked goods.
The market, which has been open for nearly 20 years, is run by
Amish and Mennonite managers and employees who travel hours from
Pennsylvania and open shop three days a week, Thursdays through
Saturdays.
It radiates a hometown feel that residents say will disappear with ...