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Research Article

Connecting Farmers’ Markets to Foodservice Businesses: A Qualitative Exploration of Restaurants’ Perceived Benefits and Challenges of Purchasing Food Locally

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Pages 602-637 | Received 23 Jul 2021, Accepted 30 Oct 2022, Published online: 16 Nov 2022

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