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This resolution designates the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week" while highlighting the significant economic and social contributions of farmers markets in the United States. The resolution notes that farmers markets generated $1.7 billion in farmer income in 2020 and have experienced substantial growth, increasing from 1,755 markets in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019. The document emphasizes that farmers markets serve multiple important functions, including serving as educational sites that bridge urban and rural communities, promoting sustainable farming practices, improving food access for low-income populations, and supporting local economies. By officially recognizing National Farmers Market Week, the resolution aims to draw attention to the vital role these markets play in connecting consumers directly with local food producers, fostering community engagement, and supporting the agricultural sector's economic and social sustainability.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/349/all-info