Farmers Markets


Enjoy fresh and local at these Northern Virginia Farmers Markets:



DID YOU KNOW?


• There are around 2.2 million farms in the US.
• From a dairy cow, there are 350 squirts in a gallon of milk.
• Bananas are the number one fruit crop in the world.
• Fruit farming began sometime between 6000-3000 BC.
• Figs were one of the first cultivated fruit crops!
• More than 6,000 different kinds of apples are grown around the world.
• Americans spend 10% of their income on food, which is the lowest in any country.
• Farmers often plant tall, dense trees on the edges of fruit farms — these trees provide a windbreak, which helps prevent soil erosion.
• One in three farm acres is planted for export.
• Controlling the height of plants helps produce more fruit in less space.


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