This resolution supports designating August 2-8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week" to recognize the importance of farmers markets in the United States. The resolution highlights that farmers markets generated $1.7 billion in income for American farmers in 2020 and have grown significantly, with the number of markets increasing from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019. The measure emphasizes that farmers markets serve important roles in local economies, educate consumers about farming and ranching, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and improve food access and health for low-income Americans who receive federal nutrition assistance. This is a symbolic resolution that does not involve any funding or regulatory changes, but rather expresses Congress's support for recognizing the value farmers markets provide to communities across the country.
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