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National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 3-9

Posted on July 24, 2014 by tanya brown

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 3-9 as National Farmers Market Week. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate the thousands of farmers markets across the nation, honor the farmers that make them possible and celebrate the communities that host … Continue reading →

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“Meet Me at the Market” – The Evolution of a Farmers Market

Posted on August 8, 2013 by tanya brown

What better time than National Farmers Market Week to explore the history of farmers markets in the United States?  Farmers markets are a critical ingredient to our nation’s food system, and date back to 1730 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the United … Continue reading →

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Number of Farmers Markets Surpass 8,100 Nationwide

Posted on August 5, 2013 by tanya brown

Farmers markets are booming. With 8,144 now registered with the USDA National Farmers Market Directory, these markets are becoming one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture. “Farmers markets are an important public face for agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom … Continue reading →

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A Staple of the Farmers Market Since 1918

Posted on August 7, 2012 by tanya brown

by Michael T. Jarvis, AMS Public Affairs Director It was 1918 when Elmer Moje first took crops to market with his father on a horse and wagon in North Tonawanda, New York.  Moje, who turns 99 later this month, still … Continue reading →

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U.S. Sees Increase in Number of Farmers Markets

Posted on August 3, 2012 by tanya brown

U.S. Farmers Markets have increased 9.6 percents since last year as Americans demand more locally fresh food. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan made the announcement as part of the kick off for National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 5-11. According to … Continue reading →

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