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谈到烹饪，许多美国人正在返璞归真，即使用来自本地农场的新鲜食材。这样产生的一个结果就是：一百年前随处可见的农贸市场，正在美国各地卷土重来。

全美农贸市场的数量在过去10年已经翻了一番还多，目前有8000多个。我们采访了经营着自家的蔬果农场，并在十几个农贸市场出售农产品的丹纳·嘉纳·博伊尔(Dana Garner Boyle)，向她了解为什么美国人如今对他们吃的东西更加关注。

为什么今天美国人更多地购买本地农场生产的新鲜农产品？

我看到人们对健康问题和环境问题更加关注了。他们想知道他们的食物来自何处，是如何种植的。但我也认为人们越来越希望购买本地产品以及依靠土地生活。

https://share.america.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AP120525142721-300x203.jpg随着更多美国人在农贸市场采购，本地农产品越来越受到欢迎。 (© AP Images)

这是一种新现象吗？

不是。它反映了在某些地区，由于包装食品的方便性，一些悠久的传统可能丢失了，但目前在许多地方这些传统又再次复苏。

农贸市场有迎合富裕的城市居民的名声。你同意这种说法吗？

我们看到农贸市场在各个地方越来越受欢迎。越来越多的人想要新鲜的、本地生产的、安全的食品。他们想知道这些食物是在哪里种植，如何种植，以及由谁种植的。其中一部分原因是人们对支持小型家庭农场以及认识这些农夫的兴趣与日俱增。

这种趋势对美国的农业产业有何影响？

我直接将我的产品推销给消费者，因此对他们的需求有第一手的了解。而这些需求正在发生着变化。我认为大型农场最终将不得不去适应这些变化。

本地有机农场是否能够满足多元化社会的所有食物需求？

不能。在我们地区只有一个本地的有机农场。而有些地方根本就没有。所以传统的农场肯定要起到很大的作用，比如服务于那些想要提供新鲜水果和蔬菜，但是附近却没有有机农场的学校和医院。

节日即将来临，这意味着更丰盛的美味佳肴。你最喜欢的素菜是什么？

球芽甘蓝加黑醋、蓝干酪和蔓越莓。

When it comes to cooking, a lot of Americans are going back to basics, using fresh produce from local farms. One result: Farmers markets, a common sight 100 years ago, have been making a comeback across the U.S.

The number of farmers markets nationwide has more than doubled in the past 10 years, to over 8,000. We spoke to Dana Garner Boyle, who runs her family’s produce farm and sells at a dozen farmers markets, about why Americans are taking a greater interest in what they eat.

Why are Americans buying more local, farm-fresh produce today?

I see an increase in health concerns and environmental concerns. People are interested in knowing where their food comes from and how it was grown. But I also think there is a growing desire to buy local and live off the land.

https://share.america.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AP120525142721-300x203.jpgLocal produce has gained popularity as more Americans shop at farmers markets. (© AP Images)

Is this a new phenomenon?

No. It reflects a deep tradition that may have become lost in some areas with the convenience of packaged foods, but that is now gaining popularity again in many places.

Farmers markets have a reputation for catering to affluent urban areas. Would you agree?

We see markets gaining popularity everywhere. More and more people want fresh, local and safe food. They want to know where and how it was grown and who grew it. Part of that is a growing interest in supporting small family farms and knowing the farmers.

How is that trend affecting the agricultural industry in the U.S.?

I market my goods directly to consumers and therefore know firsthand what their needs are. And those needs are changing. I think larger farms are eventually going to have to adapt.

Can local organic farms meet all the food needs of a diverse society?

No. We only have one local organic farm in our area. Some places don’t have any at all. So there is certainly a large role for conventional farms, say, for schools and hospitals that want to serve fresh fruits and vegetables but aren’t near an organic farm.

The holidays are around the corner, and that means more cooking. What is your favorite vegetable dish?

Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar, blue cheese and cranberries.