National Farmers Market Week

It’s time to celebrate farmers markets and National Farmers Market Week! Now in its 22nd year, this year’s National Farmers Market Week runs August 1-7, 2021. This annual celebration highlights the vital role our local farmers play in our food system and our communities.

Farmers markets have always been essential. They bring communities together with nutritious food, support the livelihoods of local farmers, contribute to the well-being of our planet, and so much more.

Head out this weekend and celebrate our local farmers markets!

Did you know? Products from our local farmers market go through just a few hands—the farmers and yours—before reaching your plate.
Shoppers at the farmers market have 15-20 social interactions compared to the 1 or 2 at the grocery store. Farmers markets foster community connections.
Our own Sea Island Farmers Market supports over 50 farmers and vendors! That’s a lot of small businesses using farmers markets as an outlet to reach customers.

-Tidelines Editors

(Imagine credit: Farmersmarketcoalition.org)