National Farmers Market Week: Support Woodbridge Vendors

WOODBRIDGE, VA — The first week of August marks National Farmers Market Week, and there's no better time to visit the Southbridge Farmers Market and support local producers.

The Southbridge Farmers Market is one of a handful of farmers markets available to residents across Prince William County. The farmers market is available every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southbridge Shopping Center. It is located in the parking lot next to the Skrimp Shack.

This year, National Farmers Market Week from Aug. 1 to 7 celebrates the resiliency of farmers markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid challenges with conventional food supply chains at the start of the pandemic, farmers markets stepped up to meet a growing interest in local foods. Markets adapted to restrictions with social distancing, regulating traffic flow, advance ordering systems and more for the safety of vendors and shoppers.

This year, Prince William County's array of farmers markets are back to business as usual with few restrictions. Shoppers who are not vaccinated and children under 12 are asked to wear a mask. The farmers market will be open until the beginning of autumn.

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The Southbridge Farmers Market prides itself on being a one-stop shop for its visitors. "We’re members of the Dumfries community, and are here to offer residents the shopping experience of a lifetime with our variety of products," the farmers market says on their website. "No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it at Southbridge Shopping Center Farmers Market — and at unbeatable prices."

The annual National Farmers Market Week celebration is coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a nonprofit providing training, technical assistance and network-building to farmers markets nationwide.

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