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2024 National Farmers’ Market Week – Minnesota State Celebration
August 8 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Minnesotans are invited to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season during National Farmers’ Market Week, taking place August 4-10, 2024.
National Farmers’ Market Week is a yearly celebration sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which highlights the value markets bring to communities and the important role they play in the U.S. food system. Each year, farmers’ markets across Minnesota participate in the event by creating their own independent celebrations.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) — in partnership with the Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association, Minnesota Grown, Minnesota Farmers Union, and Land Stewardship Project — will recognize the week with an event at the Lincoln Park Farmers’ Market in Duluth on Thursday, August 8. Activities at the Lincoln Park celebration will include shopping with over 25 local vendors, live music, family-friendly activities, giveaways, a free community meal, and presentations from dignitaries including Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. Festivities will start as the market opens at 3 p.m. and culminate with the community meal.
“Everyone deserves to have access to fresh, nutritious foods, and farmers’ markets across Minnesota help make this a possibility,” said MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen. “Thank you to the organizers, workers, producers, and vendors who work tirelessly to make these markets happen and bring more locally grown produce to their neighbors.”
“The health department is committed to reducing instances of preventable chronic diseases, and we know that eating more fruits and vegetables is a big part of helping make that happen,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. “Not only are farmers’ markets places for producers to sell directly to shoppers and improve access to healthy foods, but they also contribute to the wellbeing of a community by providing greater social connection. We celebrate these spaces this week and thank all of those partners who help make these opportunities possible.”
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