Strengthening farmers markets for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and communities.
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Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
In the most recent Ag Statistics numbers, it was revealed just how important farmers markets across our state are. In fact, in 2022 alone, markets across our state were visited by more than six million people!
#NationalFarmersMarketWeek #NCAgriculture
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Did you know you can use SNAP and #WIC benefits at Farmers Markets across the country? This National #FarmersMarket Week, visit fns.usda.gov/farmersmarket to find out where! #USDA
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Farmers markets don’t just happen.
Thank you to our USDA Farmers Market interns that make our weekly farmers market possible.
#NationalFarmersMarketWeek #USDAFarmersMarket
ALT A person stands outdoors holding printed materials, next to a green educational banner labeled "Intern Spotlight" featuring the name Evan Rashkyns, a George Washington University 2025 expected graduate. The banner details Evan's focus on children's education programs, event coordination, and production of the USDA Farmers Market Newsletter, with the USDA Farmers Market logo displayed at the bottom right.
ALT Promotional image for an intern spotlight featuring Lucy Sanzobrin, a California State University future graduate. The person is smiling, wearing a blue polo shirt and a white hat with a garden design. The text highlights their focus on supporting AMS operations at the USDA Farmers Market.
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
🧑🌾NEWS: I passed a bipartisan resolution with @SenJoniErnst to celebrate National Farmers Market Week and recognize the vital role that local farmers play in our communities!
Be sure to celebrate this Farmers Market Week by visiting your local market!
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
It’s National Farmers Market Week and @USDA is recognizing the crucial role farmers markets play in our food system. Farmers markets connect producers and consumers through fresh, locally grown produce and support the health and well-being of our communities.
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
In 2009, six women shared a vision of connecting members of the Savannah, Georgia, community with locally grown food while addressing food access issues. This idea created the Forsyth Farmers Market. See the impact the market has had on its community: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
August 4-10 is National Farmers Market Week! Join us in celebrating the hard work of farmers in Appalachian Kentucky by shopping at your local farmers market.
#nationalfarmersmarketweek #farmersmarketweek #farmersmarkets #appalachianky #appalachia #kentucky #ky #eky
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
It’s #FarmersMarketWeek! This is the perfect opportunity to visit your local farmers market and experience the bounty our state produces.
Find a market near you ➡️ ow.ly/nVzT50PtXvR
#AgConnectsUsAll
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
National #FarmersMarketWeek is almost here! 🥗These healthy, budget-friendly recipes can help #OlderAdults take advantage of the fresh, local produce that’s in abundance this season.👇
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Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Happy #FarmersMarketWeek! Support Michigan farmers at your local farmers market this week and every week.
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
It’s #FarmersMarketWeek! A team of Land-grant Universities is helping growers boost sales. For example, workshops helped 900 farmers & farmers market managers set prices for produce. One year later, 75% had increased customer base & sales. bit.ly/Marketing-Produce
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Happy National Farmers Market Week! Farmers markets bring fresh local produce into urban areas. Celebrate this week by visiting your local farmers market! ams.usda.gov/local-food-dire… #FarmersMarketWeek
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Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
How do park and recreation agencies and farmers markets fit together? Farmers markets provide opportunities to promote access to healthy foods and provide families with nutrition education. How agencies can integrate farmers markets: bit.ly/3ypXygA
#FarmersMarketWeek
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Farmers markets are more than just places to buy food — they also play a role in building communities. Surveys conducted by @uwmadison show that these local markets facilitate communication that fosters civic engagement: grow.cals.wisc.edu/priority-… #FarmersMarketWeek @UWMadisonExt
ALT a farmer and customer talk at a farmers market
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Celebrating National #FarmersMarketWeek in East Orange, NJ to show support for the city’s commitment to a healthy community and where #SNAP families can double their purchase of @JerseyFreshNJDA produce with @citygreennj #GoodFoodBucks. @NJDA @EOCityHall
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ALT A tent with fruit and people shopping.
ALT Two people sitting at a table assisting a woman.
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
It's #FarmersMarketWeek! Public and land-grant universities across the U.S. help provide communities with access to farm-fresh, healthy foods through local farmers markets. See how: agisamerica.org/farmers-mark…
Photo courtesy of Alex Hatch, @NH_AES. #LoveMyMarket
ALT a goat farmer and customer discuss a product at a New Hampshire farmers market
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
While we celebrate National #FarmersMarketWeek, we're also looking forward to the next Farmers Market at the Capitol of the season! We can't wait to see you August 27 and September 24 in Downtown Lansing.
Learn more: mifma.org/for-shoppers/farme…
RSVP: facebook.com/share/j2cZUJKmk…
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Farmer's markets make sure fresh, healthy food is available to as many people as possible! @FMCorg #FarmersMarketWeek #LoveMyMarket
More: bit.ly/3OqdDXs
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with Commissioner Miller and TDA as we highlight the positive economic impact of farmers markets in our state. Thank you, farmers, for providing the freshest produce and ingredients! #TexasAgricultureMatters #FarmersMarketWeek
Farmers Market Coalition retweeted
This week is National #FarmersMarketWeek! Commissioner Ashley Randle from @MassDeptAgr shares why she’s excited to celebrate!