Find the Freshest Food at Farmers Markets

The American Farmland Trust (AFT) 16th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC ) runs through July 31, with $15,000 in prizes available in the only yearly ranking of top farmers markets in the U.S as voted by the public.

American Farmland Trust acting President Beth Sauerhaft says, “Farmers markets are a fun and delicious way for everyone to get the freshest food available, connect with farmers and learn the story of how the food has been grown. In so many cases, these markets are critical to ensuring the economic success and longevity of the farms and ranches around us.”

New this year, AFT staff will be on the road popping up at farmers markets across the country. New AFMC merchandise will be up for grabs for everyone through a sweepstakes with Edible Communities.

For more information, visit Markets.Farmland.org and Farmland.org.

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