There’s More to Market!
From August 2nd through 8th, communities across the country will celebrate their local farmers markets during National Farmers Market Week. The impact of these farmer-to-consumer transactions is greater than it appears on the surface. Now more than ever, farmers markets serve as anchors across American communities, positively influencing community health and wealth. Markets result in more viable regional economies and local farm businesses, increased access to fresh, nutritious food, and stronger social networks that help keep communities healthy.
By the end of 2014, there were more than 8,200 farmers markets in the U.S—that is 50% more than just five years ago. As these markets become more established, they offer more services and benefits to their communities.
Farmers Markets:
Preserve America’s Rural Livelihoods and Farmland
Stimulate Local Economies
Increase Access to Fresh, Nutritious Food
Support Healthy Communities
Promote Sustainability
“What we’re seeing is the evolution of the local and regional food movement beyond weekend shopping into something more substantial and sustainable.”
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden
farmersmarketcoalition.org
From August 2nd through 8th, communities across the country will celebrate their local farmers markets during National Farmers Market Week. The impact of these farmer-to-consumer transactions is greater than it appears on the surface. Now more than ever, farmers markets serve as anchors across American communities, positively influencing community health and wealth. Markets result in more viable regional economies and local farm businesses, increased access to fresh, nutritious food, and stronger social networks that help keep communities healthy.
By the end of 2014, there were more than 8,200 farmers markets in the U.S—that is 50% more than just five years ago. As these markets become more established, they offer more services and benefits to their communities.
Farmers Markets:
Preserve America’s Rural Livelihoods and Farmland
Stimulate Local Economies
Increase Access to Fresh, Nutritious Food
Support Healthy Communities
Promote Sustainability
“What we’re seeing is the evolution of the local and regional food movement beyond weekend shopping into something more substantial and sustainable.”
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden
farmersmarketcoalition.org