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The Auburn International Farmers Market Among Washington’s Leaders in the Competition for America’s Favorite Farmer’s Markets™FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2011 Contact: Joanne Macnab AUBURN, Wash. - June 29, 2011 - The Auburn International Farmers Market is among five farmers markets in Washington that are leading the 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. Voting is now underway to select “America’s Favorite Farmers Markets” at www.farmland.org/vote. The contest is a nationwide challenge to see which markets can rally the most support from their communities. Online voting opened June 1 and runs through August 31. When four winning markets—one large, one medium, one small, and one boutique—will receive the title of America’s Favorite Farmers Market for 2011. For the first time this year, the market in each state with the most votes will also receive a prize. “We are thrilled to be included among the leading markets in Washington State,” said Joanne Macnab, Market Manager. “I hope that fans of the market who have not yet voted will support us and select the Auburn International Farmers Market.” The Auburn International Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM at the Auburn Station Plaza located at 23 A Street SW through September 25. According to contest rules, people can vote for as many participating farmers markets as they choose, but they can only vote for each market once. The America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is hosted by American Farmland Trust, the nation’s leading conservation organization dedicated to saving America’s farm and ranch land, promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and supporting a sustainable future for farms. The contest a part of the organization’s No Farms No Food® campaign, which raises awareness of the dangers of farmland loss by making connections to food. “There would be no local food without local farms and farmland,” said American Farmland Trust President Jon Scholl. “People can make a real difference in the economic health of their communities by shopping at farmers markets, participating in CSAs, and buying direct from the farm.” For more information about America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest or to cast your vote, visit www.farmland.org/vote. For more information about the Auburn International Farmers Market visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org. ### |
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