Farmers markets — quintessential old-fashioned, community events — are going virtual to attract more buyers.

The University of Maryland, College Park last month launched foodtrader.org, an Internet farmers market where farmers from throughout Maryland and surrounding states can reach thousands more customers by listing their produce, prices and location. Customers can in turn place orders for produce to pick up at the market.

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