Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week August 6-12
Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week from August 6 -12 by taking advantage of the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market on Thursday August 10 from 2-5:30 pm at the Vanderbilt Medical Center Plaza. The Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market will have a photo contest and special giveaway to celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week! You can also celebrate by checking out one of the many local farmers’ markets in Nashville or surrounding counties. For a complete listing of farmers’ markets available throughout all Tennessee counties, visit Pick Tennessee Products’ Farmers’ Market page.
At the beginning of 2017, there were more than 8,600 farmers markets in the U.S—that is 50% more than six years ago. Sourcing your food from local sources, like farmers’ markets or Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms, has many benefits, including:
- Access to fresh, seasonal produce that is picked at its peak nutrient load;
- Reducing transportation costs and harmful emissions associated with non-local produce;
- Cultivating a relationship between growers and consumers;
- Supporting the local economy; and
- Promoting farmland, local farmers, and their families.
For more information, visit the SustainVU website or contact the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) at sustainvu@vanderbilt.edu or 615.322.9022. Learn more about the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market at the Vanderbilt Health and Wellness website and National Farmers’ Market Week at the Farmers Market Coalition website.
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