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Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tyler J Harper, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334

Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Celebrates Georgia Farmers Market Week, Encourages Georgians to Buy Local

ATLANTA, GA – Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation designating August 3–9, 2026, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition of National Farmers Market Week and the important role farmers markets play in supporting Georgia farmers, consumers, and local communities.

“Farmers markets connect Georgians directly with the farmers and producers who grow the food we put on our tables,” said Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “When you buy local, you support Georgia farm families, strengthen our food supply chain, and help keep dollars in your community. I encourage all Georgians to visit a local farmers market this week, buy Georgia Grown, and support the hardworking men and women who keep our state fed.”

Georgia is home to a network of nine State Farmers Markets that provide fresh fruits and vegetables throughout Georgia and the Southeast and supporting more than $1 billion in sales each year. In addition, the Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map features more than 50 Georgia Grown-certified markets and farm retail locations across the state, making it easier for consumers to find local products close to home.

From fresh fruits and vegetables to meats, honey, dairy, nursery products, and other Georgia Grown goods, farmers’ markets provide a direct connection between Georgia consumers and the farmers who fuel our state’s agricultural economy.

To find a Georgia Grown-certified farmers’ market or farm retail location near you, visit the Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map at https://georgiagrown.com/farmers-markets/ 

 

Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Celebrates Georgia Farmers Market Week, Encourages Georgians to Buy Local
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The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is dedicated to advancing Georgia's agricultural industry through effective regulation, support, and innovative marketing initiatives. The GDA ensures food safety, promotes plant and animal health, and drives economic growth, focusing on maintaining high standards in agriculture to uphold Georgia's reputation as the state's number one industry. A key component of the GDA's efforts is the Georgia Grown program, a dynamic marketing and economic development initiative designed to promote products grown or made in Georgia. By championing local farmers and businesses and encouraging Georgians to buy locally produced goods, Georgia Grown supports the state's economy and enhances consumer awareness of Georgia's agricultural products.
 

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Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tyler J Harper, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334