August 3-9 is National
Farmers Market Week!
Farmers markets across the country offer fresh, affordable, convenient,
and healthful products, and they’re sold directly from the farm!
National Farmers
Market Week recognizes the importance that farmers have in the agricultural and
food economy.
"Farmers markets play a key role in developing local and regional
food systems that support family farms, and help grow rural economies. They
bring communities together, connecting cities with the farms that support them
and provide Americans across the country with fresh, healthy food,"
said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
This year marks the 15th Annual
National Farmers Market Week. The first was celebrated in 2000!
South Mountain Creamery participates in two Farmers Markets on Saturday and Sunday in Baltimore.
- 32nd Street Farmers' Market: Located at the parking lot at East 32nd Street and Barclay Street, Baltimore. This market runs year round on Saturdays from 7:00am - 12:00pm.
- Baltimore Farmers' Market: Located Under the JFX Viaduct. This seasonal market runs only on Sundays.
Five Benefits of Shopping at Farmers Markets:
- Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Supporting family farmers and small businesses
- Protecting the environment: local foods travel shorter distances
- Know where your food comes from: shopping at farmers markets allow you to meet the farmers who produce your food
- Connect with your community
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