Kansas Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August as Kansas Farmers' Market Month. In a statement, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam says Farmers' markets keep money in Kansas communities, which helps make small businesses stronger and positively contributes to local economies.
"We are excited about the growth and expansion of farmers' markets across the state," said Secretary Beam. "Farmers' markets serve as a great way for producers to connect directly with consumers and sell their products locally."
The number of farmers' markets in Kansas has grown from 26 in 1987 to more than 119 registered farmers' markets today. Farmers' markets in Kansas can register with the Kansas Department of Agriculture as part of the state's agricultural trademark program, From the Land of Kansas.
The KDA registry is shared with the public through an interactive map and market directory. KDA also provides educational resources through newsletters, workshops and webinars which help farmers' markets across the state stay up to date with best practices including food safety regulations. To locate a farmers' market in your area, or to receive more information on how to register a farmers' market please visit FromtheLandofKansas.com.
Popular farmer's markets in Sedgwick County include the Old Town Farm & Art Market, The Colwich Farmers' Market, the Haysville Hometown Market and the Kansas Grown! Inc. market in Derby.
