But it has been often observed that in places where greater focus is placed on patronizing farmers' markets, the pattern results in pulling away trade from other local businesses and locations, which means that the net benefit to the local economy proves to be only negligible. ... This has often leads to bankruptcy amongst small farmers. ... It is very difficult for small retailers to effectively compete with the massive price cutting and advertisement strategies of big retailers such as Wal-Mart, Tesco, and Whole Foods. ... The pooling of resources by several small businesses creates a ...

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Because of this increased production and new surpluses of revenue, jobs are created, there is more opportunity for wealth for all people, and smaller countries that have uncommon resources can compete with larger companies on a global market. ... This would force places such as Hawaii whom can grow pineapples to increase their production of pineapples. ... Citizens should focus on leaving their country a better place for the many future generations to come....

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