Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared the first full week of August as, "National Farmers Market Week". Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate our nation's thousands of farmers markets, farmers who make them possible and the communities that host them. The declaration was made via an official proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. This year marks the 17th Annual National Farmers Market Week recognizing the important role that farmers markets play in the agricultural and food economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000.
"National Farmers Market Week is a great opportunity for farmers markets across the country to host special events to showcase all the tremendous services they provide," said Secretary Vilsack. "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."
Join us at the Burlington County Farmers Market on Saturday, August 13th. Local farmer's market offering local produce, fresh baked goods, crafts, cooking demonstrations, live music and much more! Theme markets on special days. Breakfast is now being served!
Date: August 13, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Burlington County Community Agricultural Center
Address: 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown