‘Heartbeat of the city’ brings farmers and businesses together
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minutesSALT LAKE CITY — When Jorge Fierro started selling "De La Olla" pinto beans at the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market 25 years ago, he was one of just a couple dozen vendors.This summer, he is one of more than 200 sellers helping to make up the largest farmers market in Utah."The way that it has grown is incredible," Fierro said. "Back in the day, it was just a way to make extra cash for the holidays … Now, some of us live off of it and see it as an economic tool to launch businesses."The market returned for its 32nd season on Saturday at Pioneer Park, 50 W. 300 South in Salt Lake City. It will run 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekly through Oct. 21."This is one of Salt Lake's instituti...