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Senate Resolution Designates August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week
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national farmers market week
- Senate Resolution 823 designates August 2–8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week.
- The designation highlights the role of direct-to-consumer markets in supporting family farms and local economies.
- Farmers markets bolster regional supply chains and economic independence for agricultural producers.
Recognizing Agriculture During National Farmers Market Week
NewsWK — According to official legislative records published by GovInfo, the United States Senate has introduced Senate Resolution 823, formally designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as “National Farmers Market Week.”
The resolution highlights the vital contributions of farmers markets to the national economy and local agricultural sectors across the United States. Farmers markets offer direct-to-consumer sales channels that empower independent agricultural producers, preserve family farming traditions, and provide households with access to fresh, locally grown produce.
Senate Resolution Designates August 2-8 to Strengthen Food Security
By bolstering direct trade between growers and consumers, local markets help strengthen regional food security, support small business enterprise, and keep economic returns within local communities.
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