Monroe Farmers Market Ranked 1st In State, 5th In U.S.: Report

MONROE, CT — The Monroe Farmers Market was ranked first in Connecticut in a new survey by American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition.

The ranking followed the trade groups' summer-long America’s Farmers Market Celebration. Markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. The Celebration also recognizes top markets in five regions nationwide and in all 50 states. The Monroe Farmers Market came in 5th nationally, and second in the Northeast, in the survey.

More than 2,000 markets nationwide participated in the 2022 event with over ten million supporters engaged through voting, visiting the celebration website and engaging on social media, according to a news release from the event organizers.

"While we are a small town, I've learned to never underestimate this community’s love and appreciation of our Farmers' Market as demonstrated during this celebration!" said Kelly Plunkett, manager of Monroe Farmers Market. "Since the Market's inception in 2008, we have embraced a traditional model of farmers and vendors being required to grow/raise/make their own items sourced right here in CT. It has helped us keep our focus and stay true to our mission each season by promoting agriculture in its various forms."