About American Farmland Trust's
America's Favorite Farmers Markets™ Contest 

American Farmland Trust is the founder of America’s Favorite Farmer’s Markets™ contest and is the only national conservation organization dedicated to saving America’s farm and ranch land. 

Right now, farms closest to America’s cities—the providers of the delicious local food found at many farmer’s markets—are directly in the path of development. 

The purpose of AFT’s America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest is to raise national awareness about local farmers markets, the role they play in supporting local farms, and the importance of protecting American farmland.

The 2012 contest will begin June 22, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. eastern time and will end at midnight eastern on September 3rd.

In concert with America's Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest, farmers can submit an essay to win the Farmers Market Inspiration Award. The $1,000 grand prize will be awarded to a farmer-producer with an essay illustrating why farmers markets matter to their farm, family, and community.  The Award is hosted by the Farmers Market Coalition in partnership with Growing for Market magazine and American Farmland Trust.  Runner up prizes will also be awarded.

How You Can Help:

	Shop at farmers markets – it’s one of the best ways you can keep farmers on their land.
	Support AFT’s effective solutions to protect farmland. Help save an acre of farmland.
	Spread the word. Sign up and get your FREE No Farms, No Food® bumper sticker.
	Nominate a farmer at for the special Farmers Market Inspiration Award.

Media Contact

Gretchen Mais, Manager of Member Engagement & Communications

Email: gmais@farmland.org

Phone: (202) 378-1251 

Contest Rules