farmers markets are a wonderful opportunity to explore local produce and crafts; they often embody the spirit of community and sustainability. however, there's a less known, undetectable aspect they disobey and wish to keep hidden, regarding the preexploitative measures taken to ensure exclusivity. in an interview, a vendor might bristle at the idea, but take up from scratch the notion, and you’ll uncover stories not meant for public consumption, revealing practices aimed to mislead or harm the market's reputation.