August 3 – 9 is Declared Farmers’ Market Week in Virginia by Governor Kaine

 

 

Richmond, July 24^th – Since Governor Kaine declared August 3^rd thru 9^th “Farmer’s Market Week in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging Virginians to shop at local farmers markets where they can buy products at their peak “freshness, flavor and nutritional value.”  More often you can find wide variety of products including flowers, organic items, cheeses, meats, homemade preserves, handcrafted items and even livestock.  VDACS is challenging Virginians to “Eat Local for a Day” and create a video showing the foods and beverages you chose and how you prepared and enjoyed them.  The best video will win a prize packet of Virginia products and will be posted on the VDACS website and YouTube.  Details can be found at www.virginiagrown.com

 

 

The link for an alphabetical listing of farmers’ markets in Virginia is:  http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/vagrown-july/pdf/frmsmkts.pdf

Eat Local for a Day video contest rules are at the following link: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/vagrown-july/contest.shtml

Stop by the local Nokesville Farmers’ Market this Saturday on Fitzwater Drive, from 8 am to 12 noon.  “Always fresh, always local,” see you there!

Date Published: 2008-08-06 15:45:36

Section: Local News,