American Farmland Trust has announced the winners of the inaugural America's Favorite Farmers' Market contest, an online contest created to promote the economic and social value of farmers markets in communities.One boutique, small, medium and large farmers' market each were selected by more than 50,000 voters this summer. The winners from each category are:
- boutique market (15 or fewer vendors): King George Farmers Market, King George, Va.
- small market (16 to 30 vendors): Champaign County Farmers Market, Urbana, Ohio
- medium market (31 to 55 vendors): Falls Church Farmers Market, Falls Church, Va.
- large market (56 or more vendors): City of Rochester Public Market, Rochester, N.Y.