Owner Karin Bellemare listens to business coach Jean Kissner during one of their regular meetings. Karin responded to the need for people to purchase food locally by offering prepared meals. She created an online store, set up outdoor pickup, hired a new manager, and leveraged the increase in sales to purchase kitchen equipment.  Photos by Erica Houskeeper Connection, community, and sustainability are at the heart of The Roots Farm Market by Emily Bradbury  'There's something larger going on here than bagging greens,' said Karin Bellemare, owner of The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex.

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