Since 2009, people have visited the Putnam Farmers Market on weekends to find everything from chickens to fresh vegetables and maple syrup. WCHS TV talked with local farmers who encourage shoppers to cotinue to buy local. With global shortages, times can be difficult for farmers with seed, plant issues, and fertilizer increasing in price. Supplies like lids and jars and plastics are in short supply for local growers and they don’t always receive them. They’re hoping a local emphasis helps farmers rebound.