Grace Jacobson / News Director

Visit a local farmers’ market next week.

Farmers’ markets across Minn. will be celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week from Aug. 6-12.

That week also marks a time when produce in the state is at its most abundant.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Asst. Commissioner Patrice Bailey says, “Farmers’ markets play a vital role in Minnesota’s local food system, helping connect consumers with fresh, local, and nutritious foods in their communities.”

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says a record number of 375 farmers’ markets are currently located in all corners of the state.

National Farmers’ Market Week is a yearly celebration sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).