Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe officially proclaimed August 3 to 9 as Farmers Market Week, celebrating the essential contributions of local markets to the county’s economy, food system, and sense of community.

Chester County is home to 10 active farmers markets offering an array of agricultural and handcrafted goods, including fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked treats, flowers, pantry staples, wines, and more. These markets serve as vital channels for distributing locally made and grown products while fostering economic growth and providing consumers with fresh, nutritious food.

“Farmers markets help sustain family farms, create jobs, and strengthen community connections,” the County Commissioners said in a joint statement. “We encourage everyone to experience these markets and support the dedicated producers behind them.”

The proclamation also recognizes the work of AgConnect, a county-supported initiative that offers funding, training, and promotional tools to strengthen local agriculture. Programs like AgConnect support direct-to-consumer sales and help cultivate a thriving, resilient farming community.

“We are grateful to the Chester County Commissioners for their continued commitment to agriculture,” said AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee Chair Greg Newell. “Farmers markets are a critical link between growers and the public, and this recognition highlights their role in expanding access to fresh, local food across our region.”

Farmers Market Week honors the farmers, artisans, and organizers who make these markets possible and encourages residents to celebrate and support them.

For more information about AgConnect’s programs for producers, youth and consumers, and to access the interactive Chester County Farm Guide, visit www.go-agconnect.org, or follow AgConnect on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.