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Decatur Farmers Market Farmers markets are becoming a critical ingredient of our nation’s economy, food systems and communities. Connecting rural areas to urban ones, farmers to consumers and fresh ingredients to our diets, farmers markets are developing into economic and community centerpieces in cities and towns across the U.S. Beyond the economic and business benefits, farmers markets give communities access to fresh, healthy foods, especially in areas where shopping options may be limited. What began as a business necessity for many small farmers has evolved into a social venue for entire communities, with many patrons viewing a trip to the Saturday morning market as the start of their weekend The Decatur Farmers Market provides fresh produce, prepared foods and crafts on a weekly basis to the Decatur community. Join us on the front lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur (308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur) every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (between April 11 and December 19, except November 21) and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (between April 14 and December 15). The Decatur Farmers Market is part of the nonprofit organization Community Farmers Markets, whose mission is to develop a local food infrastructure for longterm sustainability and meaningful community impact. The purpose is to preserve, root and grow a diverse local
