Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper has signed a proclamation naming August 4-10, 2025, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week,” aligning with the national observance of National Farmers Market Week. The announcement was made alongside new efforts by the Georgia Department of Agriculture to strengthen support for farmers markets and their vendors throughout the state.
The department is launching several initiatives aimed at increasing visibility and resources for local markets. Among these is an interactive map that will help consumers locate farmers markets affiliated with the Georgia Grown program across Georgia. The department will release this tool later in the week.
In addition, a new partnership between Georgia Grown and Generation Gap, a non-profit organization focused on supporting farmers markets, has been established. This collaboration aims to provide marketing support and technical assistance to community-based farmers markets.
“I’m proud to declare this week Georgia Farmer’s Market Week, and to highlight the important role farmers market’s play in supporting our state’s #1 industry, farm families, and agribusinesses across Georgia,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “Agriculture is the bridge that connects urban Georgia and rural Georgia together as one, and if you visit your local farmers market this week, you will see that firsthand. We’re committed to helping strengthen farmers markets across Georgia for farmers and consumers alike.”
The proclamation underscores the importance of these markets in sustaining both agricultural producers and local communities while encouraging Georgians to support them year-round.
“Farmers markets are more than just places to buy produce—they are platforms for community resilience, economic mobility, and local culture,” said Generation Gap Director Sagdrina BrownJalal. “I’m excited to partner with the Department of Agriculture to help ensure that markets across Georgia have the tools they need to grow and sustain themselves.”
The department encourages those interested in learning more about its programs or finding nearby participating markets to visit https://www.georgiagrown.com/.
