National Farmers Market Week 2024 starts Sunday [Video]

CONNECTICUT, USA — The state of Connecticut is celebrating National Farmers Market Week from Aug. 4-10 to highlight the crucial role farmers markets play in our food system.

According to a release from Connecticut Grown, a state Department of Agriculture program, more than 100 farmers markets will be active statewide. Many will accept SNAP (formerly food stamps) and Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits for eligible participants such as women, infants, children, seniors and disabled individuals.

The Farmers Market Nutrition Program runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 each year and is administered by CT DoAg. Both state and federal funds are used to purchase Connecticut Grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs (state funds only) and honey (seniors only), the release said.

“Connecticut farmers markets bring together farmers and community members to foster relationships and create …