The U.S. Department of Agriculture held the first Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall this past weekend. The event began on Sunday with an evening concert and vendors, celebrating 250 years of agricultural history. The theme of the event was "America Grows: 250 Years of Liberty and Agriculture," as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Sunday’s Ag Fest Concert, headlined by Big & Rich and featuring performances by Mary Millben, the U.S. Navy Band, and Boiled Jam, marked the launch of the inaugural Great American Farmers Market. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler were in attendance. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rollins said, “Yesterday we launched the inaugural Great American Farmers Market to honor our agricultural heritage and stand shoulder to shoulder with today’s producers who continue in that tradition to feed and fuel our nation. President Trump is the most pro-farmer president of our lifetime, and through his leadership, we are supporting farmers through unprecedented new international market access, lowering taxes, and boosting the farm safety net.” Attractions included the Golden Tractor Photo Op, the America250 Airstream storytelling hub, a John Deere Tractor Display, Highland Cows, and live DJ sets.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture event featured Tractor Supply Company’s Barnyard Bash with games, agricultural education, and giveaways, along with Chobani presenting American-made dairy products. Limited-edition America250 merchandise and farmers market goods were available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture gift shop and a themed tent. The U.S. Department of Agriculture farmers market will continue on Monday with Make America Healthy Again, focusing on fresh food and wellness.
