Ribbon cutting held for new farmers market in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A ribbon cutting was held on Friday for the new south Augusta’s Farmers Market on Windsor Spring Road.

Leaders say the grand opening represents a big milestone as the farmers market celebrates their third year of growth and community engagement.

The farmers market provides access to fresh organic produce and local homemade goods.

It’s also connecting the local community with the same farmers that grew the produce, like Kahn Hassan, in hopes of growing the industry he says needs more hands and help

“Currently what we are struggling with in the farming community right now is young farmers. We have a lot of older farmers that are passing off the knowledge to the younger ones. But as far as creating interest in farming, we want to be able to bring as many facets to it as we can,” said Hassan.

You can connect with farmers like Hassan on the third Friday of every month in south August at 6 p.m.

They will even have some information on programs where you can sign up and be part of if you are interested in farming.

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