It’s summertime and that means two things: 1) There are loads of delicious farm fresh produce available at the Pittsburg farmers market every week; and 2) American Farmland Trust’s America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest has kicked into gear and we need your votes to win!
The process is simple. To vote for our market, all you have to do is:
1.) Go to http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote
2.) Type in zip code 94565; and,
3.) Click “Vote”
That’s it. That’s all it takes to bring our Pittsburg Farmers’ Market one step closer to being America’s favorite farmers market! Isn’t Old Town Pittsburg Just GREAT?!
Now American Farmland Trust has introduced leader boards where you can keep track of the Top 5 markets receiving votes in California.
According to American Farmland Trust (AFT), the purpose of this contest is to re-connect local consumers to local farms, with the ultimate goal of keeping our nation’s farm and ranch land productive and healthy! Buying at the farmers market keeps money in the local community and helps farms and ranches remain economically viable. By voting, you’re helping support farms and communities across the nation. As American Farmland Trust says, “No Farms No Food™!”
So don’t forget to vote for Pittsburg Farmers Market at www.farmland.org/vote and spread the word! Big thanks to everyone who has already voted!
