Farmer’s markets across Mississippi are celebrating National Farmers Market Week with plenty of fresh produce and handmade products available to residents for purchase.

Being an agriculture-driven state, Mississippi is home to nearly 90 farmers markets with the Department of Agriculture offering this friendly tool to find fruit and veggie stands near you. While most residents do have an option near their home, here are a handful of farmers markets we know are worth checking out.

The Mississippi Farmers Market is taking full advantage of the national celebration with its inaugural “Great American Farmers Market” on Saturday, Aug. 9. The special event will be held in coordination with the America250 campaign and go from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

“Farmers markets are the backbone of local econom

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