Farmers’ markets are located in all U.S. states and territories, but they are most concentrated on the east and west coasts. Of the 8,742 markets on the USDA list, 19 percent of them are located in the Northeast. National Farmers’ Market Week kicks off on August 5, and this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner provides an overview of Northeast farmers’ markets and their importance as a marketing channel for many Farm Credit East customers who sell directly to consumers. We also give a summary of our annual mid-year agricultural conditions report, which reports on net farm income, the latest tariffs, trade, input costs and a report on Northeast ag sectors.
