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Three years ago in Dallas, if you wanted to buy local produce direct from the grower, the downtown farmers market was just about the only option. Last summer, however, at least half a dozen independent farmers markets mushroomed all over the city.

In our urban context, however, the increased number of neighborhood markets has come with its share of hiccups. Some markets have bumped up against Dallas regulations, which havenJt changed quickly enough to keep up with the new demands.

The popularity of planting gardens and raising chickens is also increasing, with some neighbors heading straight to their backyards to find local food. >>