UConn Extension to celebrate National Farmers Market Week Aug. 3–9

UConn Extension is joining the nationwide celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 3–9, 2025, to highlight the important role that farmers’ markets play in supporting local agriculture, food access, and community resilience.

With over 100 farmers’ markets across Connecticut, these community spaces provide residents with access to fresh, locally grown food while supporting the livelihoods of farmers and food producers. UConn Extension supports these markets through educational programs in agriculture, food safety, nutrition, and community development, among others.

Farmers markets are essential to the health and vitality of our communities. They connect people to their food, their farmers, and each other.

Where to Find UConn Extension During Farmers Market Week

August 3 – Tolland Farmers Market with our Grown ConNECTed team.
August 5 – Learn about our new market pricing app that collects real-time pricing data to help farmers and others make informed decisions.
August 7 – Visit us at the Westport Farmers Market, with our Solid Ground team.
August 8 – Monroe Farmers Market: 4-H youth will host a Thank a Farmer activity and distribute care packages. Dave Buck of Guardians Farm will also be present.
August 9 –
Meriden Farmers Market Grand Opening with Chef Kashia and our community nutrition team.
- Danbury Farmers’ Market: Nutrition classes and cooking demos at 9:30 and 10:30 AM.
- Milford Farmers’ Market: UConn Extension Master Gardeners will be on-site to answer questions.

To learn more about UConn Extension’s work with farmers markets and local food systems, visit s.uconn.edu/Extension.

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UConn Extension to celebrate National Farmers Market Week Aug. 3–9