Farmers Market Week set in South Dakota

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• See a map of South Dakota's farmers markets

PIERRE — To celebrate the value of farmers markets in South Dakota, Gov. Daugaard has signed a proclamation designating Sunday through Saturday, Aug. 11, as Farmers Market Week.

Farmers markets are popping up all over South Dakota.

Even in agricultural states like South Dakota, consumers want to know where their food comes from.

“Farmers markets are a great way for consumers and producers to get to know each other,” said Walt Bones, South Dakota’s secretary of agriculture.

“No matter if we are talking about beef, eggs, or vegetables, it’s important that consumers have an outlet to tell producers what is important to them and for producers to tell consumers how their food is raised.”

South Dakota has more than 40 farmers markets, and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) encourages residents to buy local produce from those outlets.

SDDA has created a map indicating where farmers markets are located across the state.

Visit www.dakotaflavor.com to view the map.

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