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July 30, 2025

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Minnesota Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

Events recognize their role in connecting communities to local food

*St. Paul, MN*: Minnesotans are invited to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season during National Farmers Market Week Aug. 3 – 9. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering with Minnesota Grown, Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association, Minnesota Farmers Union, and Land Stewardship Project to recognize the week with events at nine farmers markets across the state.


* *Crookston Farmers’ Market* – 151 E 3rd St, Crookston, Thursday, Aug 7, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
* *Moorhead Farmers’ Market* – 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, Tuesday, Aug 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
* *Pope County Farmers’ Market* – 809 S Lakeshore Dr., Glenwood, Saturday, Aug 9, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
* *St. Joseph Farmers’ Market* – Lake Wobegon Trailhead, 610 Co Rd 2, St. Joseph, Friday, Aug 8, 3 – 6 p.m.
* *Marshall Farmers’ Market* – 200 South A St., Marshall, Saturday, Aug 9, 7:30 a.m. – noon
* *North Mankato Farmers’ Market* – 1825 W. Howard Dr., North Mankato, Monday, Aug 4, 3 – 6 p.m.
* *Eyota Farmers’ Market* – 303 5th St SW, Eyota, Tuesday, Aug 5, 4 – 7 p.m.
* *Buffalo Farmers’ Market* – 100 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, Saturday, Aug 9, 8 a.m. – noon
* *Virginia Market Square* – 111 S 9th Ave W, Virginia, Thursday, Aug 7, 2:30 – 6 p.m.

There are 402 farmers’ markets and more than 10,000 market vendors across Minnesota and Tribal Nations, according to the Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association. These markets strengthen local economies, support small and emerging farmers, and expand access to fresh, locally grown food. Many also offer food access programs that help make nutritious food more affordable. In addition to healthy options, Minnesota’s farmers’ markets offer many culturally relevant foods that reflect the diverse communities they serve, making these markets a source of nourishment, culture, and connection.

“With over 400 markets across the state, there’s likely a farmers’ market near you,” said MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen. “Markets rely on the support of their shoppers to remain thriving spaces for local food access and a vital source of income for Minnesota farmers. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is grateful to the market managers, vendors, and volunteers who make farmers’ markets possible.”

In addition to providing fresh, seasonal produce, farmers’ markets strengthen local economies. “Farmers’ markets give family farmers the opportunity to bring fresh, nutritious foods to their neighbors, filling a void in many rural communities that otherwise lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish. “Farmers’ markets are also an economic boost in rural communities, as consumers spend their dollars with their neighbors, keeping their money in the local community. Studies have shown that this local multiplier effect generates an additional $2 to $6 of additional economic activity for every dollar spent.”

Recognizing the role of farmers’ markets in food access and community health, Minnesota lawmakers created a new grant program during the 2024 session with support from the Land Stewardship Project. Through a competitive process, 29 farmers markets across the state were awarded a total of $146,669 to strengthen their nutrition assistance programs.

“Investing in farmers’ markets means investing in the health of our communities and market access opportunities for growers,” said Laura Schreiber, government relations director at Land Stewardship Project. “We’re proud to help ensure Minnesota lawmakers continue to invest in and support these vital public spaces where food, culture, and community come together.”

Minnesotans are encouraged to use Farmers Market Week as a jumping-off point to build a habit of shopping local and supporting farmers’ markets all year long. Find a market near you using MFMA’s interactive map at mfma.org [ [link removed] ] or search for Minnesota Grown member markets and farmers at minnesotagrown.com [ [link removed] ].

*The Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association* works to foster a community of vibrant, profitable, and professionally managed Minnesota farmers’ markets that cultivate, nourish, and inspire a vibrant local foods landscape. The MFMA vision is to create greater accessibility to local, farm-fresh foods and to allow opportunities for local food producers to thrive and grow. Find their statewide map of markets at www.mfma.org [ [link removed] ].

*Minnesota Grown* is a program of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, created to promote products grown and raised in Minnesota. For more than 40 years the program has connected consumers with local farmers, farmers’ markets, and other agricultural producers through resources like the Minnesota Grown directory, a searchable map of over 1,000 local farms, markets, and producers. The program also licenses the use of the Minnesota Grown label to Minnesota producers and retailers. Anywhere you see the Minnesota Grown logo, you can have confidence that product was grown or raised within the state. Visit minnesotagrown.com [ [link removed] ] to find local near you.

*Minnesota Farmers Union* works to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. MFU is a nonprofit membership-based organization. Membership is open to everyone. Learn more and join at www.mfu.org [ [link removed] ], and follow MFU on Facebook, X, and Instagram at @MNFarmersUnion.

*The Land Stewardship Project* is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering an ethic of stewardship for farmland, promoting sustainable agriculture, and developing healthy communities in the food and farming system. LSP has offices in the Minnesota communities of Montevideo, Lewiston, and South Minneapolis. Learn more and join at landstewardshipproject.org [ [link removed] ].

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