In 1934 a group of farmers began an informal market in the empty lot at the corner of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles. They displayed their produce on the tailgates of their vehicles, to their delight; customers quickly arrived to purchase fruit, vegetables and flowers. The casual, open air commerce was enticing to many patrons. The Farmers Market became a hit and only continued to grow from there.

With time and much growth, the Farmers Market is still one of the most popular sights in Los Angeles, an official Los Angeles Cultural and Historical Landmark drawing over 3 million visitors a year. There are dozens of small shops and stalls offer a simplistic charm that entices many patrons. There are butchers and bakers and others selling fresh produce, candies, nuts and cheese.

Magee's, one of the Farmers Market's original merchants, grinds 100,000 pounds of peanut butter a year. At Bob's Donuts they bake and sell over 1,000 donuts each day. Today, there are more than

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