The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced last week at a kickoff event to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.
The event, the Great American Farmers Market, will take place during National Farmers Market Week, August 3-8, 2025 and will allow agricultural producers to showcase American Agriculture. This event will be held along the National Mall in Washington DC and will be held daily from 4pm – 8pm.
According to a USDA press release, “The Great American Farmers Market will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary by recognizing agriculture as the cornerstone of our history, providing direct market access for America’s farmers, bringing rural America to the heart of Washington, inspiring the next generation of farmers and ranchers, and Making America Healthy Again with fresh food grown by our farmers. “
For those that would like to participate visit www.usda.gov for registration information.
Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet