Maryland Farmers’ Market Week Kicks Off In August

ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan declared Aug. 1-7 arsenic Maryland Farmers’ Market Week to observe the 105 markets crossed the authorities that supply Marylanders casual entree to caller nutrient and different section products.

In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder said section farmers’ markets person been a captious assets during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“Farmers’ markets proceed to supply unparalleled entree to fresh, section goods and products,” helium said. “This week and beyond, let’s amusement our appreciation for Maryland growers and producers by buying caller nutrient and different items astatine a section market.”

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More than fractional of the farmers’ markets successful the authorities enactment successful the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for needy families, the Maryland Department of Agriculture said, and astir 30 judge WIC benefits, a supplemental nutrition programme for women, infants and children younger than 5.

Across the country, farmers’ markets make $2.4 cardinal dollars successful income for farmers, according to the USDA.

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Find the farmers’ marketplace closest to your location utilizing the 2021 Maryland Farmers Market Directory.

CBS Baltimore Staff