America’s Farmers Market Celebration Announces Winners

American Farmland Trust announced the winners of the 17th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™, a national event honoring the role of farmers markets. The ten markets receiving the most public votes are the national winners. National winners receive $2,500 for first, $2,000 for second, $1,500 for third, $1,250 for fourth, $1,000 for fifth through eighth, and $875 for ninth and tenth place. There is also a ‘Community Champion’ award for a market that achieved a multi-year top vote. The first place winner this year is Lakewood Ranch Farmers’ Market in Sarasota, Florida, followed by Coventry Farmers Market in Coventry, Connecticut, and Midtown Farmers Market in Sacramento, California. Other overall winners are listed online, as well as regional and state winners.
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