Mass Farmers' Market Week begins today. And it's the perfect week to get out and enjoy the fruits and veggies of our farmer’s labor.
"Calling farmers' markets across the Commonwealth 'essential to the vitality of Massachusetts farms,' Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed August 17-23 Massachusetts Farmers' Market Week.
'Farmers' markets help heighten public awareness of the agricultural diversity of Massachusetts and the benefits of buying local and preserving open space,' according to Governor Patrick's proclamation. The week officially kicks off Monday, August 18th, when the proclamation will be read at the 24th Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest at Boston's City Hall Plaza Farmers' Market,' said the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers' Markets in their monthly newsletter.
Regular readers of BostonZest know that we are strong supporters of local agriculture in all it's forms. We'll be shopping farmers' markets this week. We also hope you will hop over to the Federation's site and find a market near you. Fresh, local, and direct from the farm is such a treat. Especially, this time of year when there is so much abundance of choice on the farm stands.
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(Artwork Courtesy of The Federation of Massachusetts Farmers' Markets)
