If you have a favorite farmers market and believe it’s one of the best, consider casting an online ballot as part of a statewide and national competition.
The American Farmland Trust (AFT) and its Farmers Market Coalition have held the America’s Farmers Market Celebration, which includes the contest, since 2008. If you want to participate, you’ll need to vote by mid-September.
“In many regions, farmers markets have been vital to keeping existing farms in business, enabling new farms to get started, and creating jobs and opportunities in these communities,” says John Piotti, AFT president and CEO, in a news release.
See more: Farm Facts: Farmers Markets
Some items to consider if you want to vote for your favorite farmers market:
- At the AFT site, you can find your favorite market by searching the ZIP code or by entering the name of the market.
- The contest allows one vote per person, regardless of how many email addresses you might have.
- AFT increased total cash prices to $15,000, including $100 going to the first-place market winner in Illinois and other states.
You can also find a running total of results to date here.
To vote for your favorite farmers market, click on “Cast My Vote” at markets.farmland.org.
