June 9 – 15 proclaimed as Arkansas Farmers Market Week

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansans have another reason to shop for farm-fresh offerings this month. 

June 9 – 15 has been declared Arkansas Farmers Market Week, making it a week to support the more than 111 farmers markets in the state, in turn supported by 1,400 farmers. 

Officials said that over $8.5 million in products are distributed yearly through direct sales at farmers markets.

“Farmers markets play an important role in connecting producers to consumers while developing local food systems and supporting the economy of our rural communities,” Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward said. “We are proud to have more than 111 farmers markets in Arkansas, and we appreciate the opportunity to celebrate the value they provide to Arkansas agriculture during this farmers market season.”

The National Farmers Market Coalition states that farmers markets are critical in supplying fresh, nutritious food to consumers. 

In May, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a proclamation designating June 9 to 15 as Farmers Market Week in Arkansas.

The state Department of Agriculture has established a site for finding nearby farmers markets at ArkansasGrown.org