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Virginia Farmers Market Week is the best time to revel in the abundance of new local produce at farmers’ markets across the state.
Gov. Ralph Northam proclaimed Aug. 1-7 Virginia Farmers Market Week to recognize Commonwealth farmers’ markets and inspire Virginians to purchase new produce from local producers.
“Virginia Farmers Markets are a critical element of Virginia’s agricultural economy, connecting rural with urban areas, local food systems and supporting healthy communities,” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring. the characteristics of proteins and other locally produced food products, markets provide the images, sounds and uniqueness of a locality and foster a sense of network among its customers. “
“Farmers’ markets are offering farmers, especially new and new farms, the opportunity to sell their products to consumers. This is helping to grow agricultural businesses and provides farmers with the opportunity to teach and interact in conversations with their customers about agriculture, agriculture practices and environmental management,” said VDACS Commissioner Brad Copenhaver.
August is the peak season for Virginia produce, and the state’s more than 280 farmers markets are filled with a variety of new vegetables and culmination. Consumers can expect green beans, berries, tomatoes, sweet corn, peachs, peppers, potatoes. , eggplants, onions, carrots and more.
Click here to see a table of products that are seasonal now and can be obtained at your local market. In addition, many farmers markets in the state also offer new meats grown in Virginia, such as chicken, pork, seafood and more.
“The number of farmers’ markets and roadside stalls in Virginia has increased dramatically in recent years, primarily in reaction to customers’ request for new, locally grown agricultural products and people’s preference for sticking to where their food comes from,” Kim Hutchinson said. , Executive Director Array Virginia Farmers Market Association. ” In addition to new products and other agricultural products, farmers’ markets have a central site for network participation through entertainment, festivals, antique shows, plant sales and other events. “
Many Virginia farmers markets also offer greater access to new foods by allowing consumers to purchase the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, double their purchasing power through the Virginia Fresh Match, and exchange coupons for nutritious products through the WIC Farmers Market nutrition program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
Consumers are encouraged to look for a local marketplaceplace in www. virginiagrown. com or vafma. org/virginia-marketplaceplaces. Consumers want to call to find out more about how marketplaceplace works today.
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