American Farmland Trust would like to thank all of the markets and supporters that have participated in our America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ over the years. We hope it has helped markets thrive in communities across the nation and given shoppers the opportunity to embrace their local food system while forming deeper relationships with local farmers and food producers.
A Special Congratulations to Our Past Winners!
2022: Overland Park Farmers Market, Overland Park, KS
“Over the last three years, staff, vendors and shoppers physically pivoted repeatedly to meet the health guidelines set before us to open and operate safely. From opening as a drive-thru market, to a social distancing market and then moving back to Downtown Overland Park to now the Expanded Pavilion Site, we learned the value and were reminded just how essential the farmers’ market truly is. The OPFM provides healthy food and gives low-income shoppers a way to access local goods bringing the equality of sustainable products to all.” Kristina Stanley, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation, City of Overland Park
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2021: Columbia Farmers Market, Columbia, MO
“I’m constantly blown away by the support our community shows our producer-only farmers market. The mid-Missouri community keeps coming back year-round Saturday after Saturday supporting our 80+ vendors, keeping us open during the pandemic, donating over $5.8 million towards Columbia’s Agriculture Park, and now voting us into this #1 recognition. We can’t say thank you enough, to everyone that has helped our farmers market get to where we are today.” says Corrina Smith, Executive Director for Columbia Farmers Market
2020: Clarksville Downtown Market, Clarksville, TN
“Clarksville Parks and Recreation is proud to play a part in the success of the Downtown Market,” said Jennifer Letourneau, Clarksville Parks & Recreation Director. From Marketing to Maintenance, our entire staff pitches in to make it the best place to be on a Saturday morning.” Clarksville Downtown Market is open Saturday mornings May through October from 8 am until 1 pm on Public Square. The market always features fresh produce, baked goods, artists and crafters, musicians, and various cooking demonstrations.
2019: Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Troy, NY
“Troy, New York, is a small American city with a great big heart and a whole lot of pride,” said Zack Metzger, president of the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, which is now in its 20th season. AFT’s Farmers Market Celebration “gave our customers the opportunity to think about why family farmers matter. Clearly, they are proud of this market and what we have achieved in our 20 years and we are grateful for their support.”
2018: Winter Garden Farmers Market, Winter Garden, FL
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 9:00am to 2pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden, FL. Bring the whole family (even your four-legged friends) and experience what makes the Winter Garden Farmers Market so special. Winner of AFT’s Farmers Market Celebration from 2016-18