2014 Farmers Market Week Kicks Off Tomorrow

Courtesy Department Press Office

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black announced today that he will recognize Gov. Nathan Deal’s proclamation of Farmers Market Week in Georgia with a Farmers Market Tour throughout the state June 21 through 28. The tour will include visits to community and state farmers markets in Snellville, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Athens, Warner Robins and Gainesville, ending with the Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase at the Atlanta State Farmers Market. This tour will promote the growth of farmers markets across the state while encouraging people to purchase locally.

The Department Marketing Division administers nine state farmers markets that form the network for sales of fruits and vegetables throughout Georgia, as well as the Southeast. These facilities maintain a viable market for Georgia farmers and farm products in the communities where they are located. Georgia’s state farmers markets are responsible for more than $1 billion in sales each year.

In addition to state farmers markets, Georgia is also home to a large number of thriving community farmers markets. These markets provide an opportunity for  farmers to sell directly to their neighbors and are often operated by non-profits or local governments. Throughout the state, these community markets generate $30 million in revenue.

“Through the Farmers Market Tour, we hope to spotlight Georgia’s thriving state and community farmers markets, and the positive impact that these markets have on our local economy,” Black said. “Farmers Markets allow consumers not only to pick up some fresh, locally grown produce, but the chance to get to know the local farmers in his or her community.”

2014 Farmers Market Tour Schedule

June 21, 2014
Snellville Farmers Market
2342 Oak Rd, Snellville
8 a.m.

June 23, 2014
Sweet Auburn Curb Market
209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta
1 p.m.

June 24, 2014
Milledgeville Marketplace
222 E Hancock St, Milledgeville
4 p.m.

June 25, 2014
Athens Farmers Market
301 College Ave, Athens
4 p.m.

June 26, 2014
International City Farmers Market
Watson Blvd, Warner Robins
1 p.m.

June 27, 2014
Gainesville Farmers Market
734 E Crescent Drive, Gainesville
2:30 p.m.

June 28, 2014
Atlanta State Farmers Market
16 Forest Pkwy, Forest Park
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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