ATLANTA, GA – Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation designating August 4-10, 2025, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week” as Americans across the nation celebrate National Farmers Market Week. In addition to the proclamation, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is announcing several bold, new initiatives to support farmers markets and their vendors across the state. From launching an interactive statewide farmers market map for consumers to forming a new partnership with farmers market-focused non-profit Generation Gap, these efforts reflect the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) growing investment in Georgia's local food systems and rural economic development. Through its Georgia Grown program, the Department is furthering its commitment to helping farmers markets, their vendors, and Georgia's number one industry—agriculture—continue to thrive.
“I’m proud to declare this week Georgia Farmer’s Market Week, and to highlight the important role farmers market’s play in supporting our state’s #1 industry, farm families, and agribusinesses across Georgia,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “Agriculture is the bridge that connects urban Georgia and rural Georgia together as one, and if you visit your local farmers market this week, you will see that firsthand. We’re committed to helping strengthen farmers markets across Georgia for farmers and consumers alike.”
The Department's major announcements for Farmers Market Week include:
Georgia Farmers Market Week Proclamation
Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper has officially proclaimed August 4–10, 2025, as Georgia Farmers Market Week. This proclamation highlights the vital role farmers markets play in supporting Georgia’s farmers and local communities. It also encourages all Georgians to shop at their local farmers markets year-round to help support and celebrate the state’s number one industry — agriculture.
New Marketing Support Program in Partnership with Generation Gap
The Georgia Grown program has partnered with Generation Gap to launch a new initiative that will provide direct marketing support and technical assistance to community-based farmers markets across Georgia.
“Farmers markets are more than just places to buy produce—they are platforms for community resilience, economic mobility, and local culture,” said Generation Gap Director Sagdrina Brown Jalal. “I'm excited to partner with the Department of Agriculture to help ensure that markets across Georgia have the tools they need to grow and sustain themselves.”
The Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map
Later this week, the GDA will unveil a new map showcasing farmers markets across the state that partner with Georgia Grown. This resource will make it easier for consumers to find local farmers markets in their area while shining a spotlight on Georgia Grown members and products.
To learn more about the Georgia Grown program, visit GeorgiaGrown.com.