National Farmers Market Week Highlights Food System Role During Aug. 2-8
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Updated · Morning Times · Aug 7
National Farmers Market Week Highlights Food System Role During Aug. 2-8
3 articles · Updated · Morning Times · Aug 7
Summary
National Farmers Market Week is being observed nationwide during Aug. 2-8, spotlighting farmers' markets as a trusted link in the U.S. food system.
Safety concerns in the commercial food supply have strained consumer confidence, and the campaign aims to rebuild trust by connecting shoppers more directly with local producers.
The Farmers Market Coalition said the weeklong observance is meant to underscore the vital role farmers' markets play, a message carried by the annual event since its 1999 launch.