REPS. PINGREE, VALADAO AND SENS. ERNST, PADILLA RECOGNIZE AMERICAN PRODUCERS DURING NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK

Washington, Aug. 5 -- Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following press release:

U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and David Valadao (R-Calif.), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week. This resolution honors the critical role farmers markets play in bridging the gap between urban and rural communities, helping people better understand the realities of farming and ranching.

"Farmers markets have been a cherished tradition in communities across America for generations. A quarter of Maine farms sell directly to consumers, with more than 100 farmers markets currently operating in our state," said...