American Farmland Trust Launches Farmers Market Celebration

The annual campaign highlights farmers markets that support local producers, small businesses and rural communities.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — The American Farmland Trust has kicked off its annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration.

The public can vote for their favorite farmers market through the end of September on the American Farmland Trust’s website.

The nationwide campaign highlights the role farmers markets play in supporting local producers, small businesses and rural communities.

Ten markets will share $15,000 in prize money, while state and regional winners will also receive national recognition.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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