Farm Credit East Awards $76,500 to Northeast Farmers Markets

ENFIELD, Conn. — In conjunction with National Farmers Market Week, Farm Credit East announced its recent awarding of $76,500 in small grants to 141 farmers markets and farmers market organizations across the Northeast. Farm Credit East recognizes that farmers markets are an important channel for many of the region’s producers to distribute farm-fresh produce to both rural and urban consumers. Collectively, the farmers markets receiving grant funds support more than 2,000 producers.

The recipient farmers markets will use grant funds to support marketing efforts, complete market enhancements, or support participating farmers. Additionally, many markets will use funds to improve access to fresh, local food for those in underserved communities and supplement funds from programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

To celebrate National Farmers Market Week, taking place Aug. 3-9, Farm Credit East encourages everyone to show their support of agricultural businesses by buying produce from local farmers markets and roadside stands.

For a list of resources to find locations, visit Farm Credit East’s Farm Fresh Guide at farmcrediteast.com/farmfreshguide. The guide covers Farm Credit East’s eight-state territory of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.