Proclamation by Secretary Rollins encourages Americans to celebrate by visiting their local farmers markets and recognizing the farmers and ranchers who feed our Nation
This week U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed a proclamation (PDF, 365 KB) recognizing National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, 2026, calling on Americans to make the week a nationwide celebration by visiting and supporting their local farmers markets.
Observed annually during the first full week of August, National Farmers Market Week recognizes the important role farmers markets play in strengthening rural communities, creating new market opportunities for producers, and connecting consumers with fresh, American-grown food.
