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This joint resolution designates the first full week of August each year as "Farmers Market Week" in New Jersey, recognizing the significant contributions of farmers markets to local communities. The resolution highlights that farmers markets provide consumers direct access to locally grown produce, help farmers build relationships with customers, and offer numerous economic and social benefits, including increasing access to fresh and nutritious food, supporting local economies, and promoting sustainability. The resolution notes that farmers markets help create new business opportunities for farmers, encourage community education about nutrition and farming, and return more money to local economies compared to chain competitors. Additionally, the resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to recognize the importance of farmers markets through appropriate activities and programs, aligning with the national "National Farmers Market Week" celebration in August. The joint resolution emphasizes the markets' role in supporting nutrition assistance programs, creating economic opportunities, and fostering community connections.

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