USDA Hosts Great American Farmers Market in Washington D.C.

Aug 01, 2025
By Farms.com

Celebrate American Agriculture at the Great American Farmers Market

The USDA is hosting the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from August 3 to 8, 2025. This free event celebrates American agriculture, showcasing the country's rich farming heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. Over 50 daily booths from farmers, ranchers, and producers will offer a range of goods, including fresh food, handmade crafts, and agricultural experiences.

The market takes place daily from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET and is open to the public, providing a unique opportunity to explore the best of American agriculture in the heart of the nation's capital.

Throughout the week, visitors will enjoy performances, special appearances, and a range of activities. Notable guests include national leaders like Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alongside faith leaders and musicians. Some of the musical performances include Big & Rich, LOCASH, and Danny Gokey.

The event will feature daily activities for all ages. Highlights include goat yoga, cooking demonstrations, educational exhibits about dairy farming, and a tractor display. Families can enjoy activities like face painting, balloon animals, and meet-and-greets with Smokey Bear. Food lovers can indulge in fresh produce, baked goods, dairy, meats, and much more from a variety of American vendors.

The event also celebrates National Farmers Market Week, promoting healthy eating and local agriculture. With a star-studded lineup, live performances, and unique agricultural experiences, the Great American Farmers Market is the place to be for anyone who wants to celebrate America’s farming heritage.

Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

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How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.