GREENSBORO CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZES
THE GREENSBORO FARMERS CURB MARKET FOR ITS BROAD CONTRIBUTIONS
Proclamation Is in Conjunction with National Farmers Market Week, August 3rd-9th, 2025
WHEREAS, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market has served as a cornerstone of our community for 150 years, celebrating fresh food, local farmers and makers, community flavor and fellowship in Greensboro, North Carolina since 1874, making it one of the oldest existing producer farmers markets in the nation;
WHEREAS, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market connects farmers, food producers, artisan makers and friends to foster an equitable, nutritious food system and support local entrepreneurs in an inviting, inclusive community environment;
WHEREAS, the Market strengthens our community’s economic vitality by creating local jobs and generating tax revenue that directly benefits the Greater Greensboro area and rural communities within a 100-mile radius while preserving the Piedmont Region’s rich agricultural heritage passed down through generations of family farmers and supporting local food producers and artisan makers;
WHEREAS, citizens who support the Market gain access to dramatically fresher produce—often picked within 24 hours versus weeks in transit—delivering superior taste, nutrition, and seasonal variety unique to our region’s climate and cultivated specifically for local growing conditions, while also discovering handcrafted goods and artisan food products that reflect the creativity and skill of local makers;
WHEREAS, community support of the Market helps build resilient local food systems that will become increasingly important as transportation costs rise, while encouraging sustainable farming practices from family farmers who protect their land and water resources for future generations;
WHEREAS, the Market contributes to responsible land development that preserves open spaces and farmland from urban sprawl, ensuring that the Piedmont Region maintains both its rural character and its capacity to feed itself sustainably;
WHEREAS, National Farmers Market Week provides an opportunity to recognize institutions like the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market that connect communities with local agriculture and artisan craftsmanship while fostering economic, environmental, and social sustainability;NOW, THEREFORE, we respectfully request that the City of Greensboro issue a proclamation recognizing the invaluable contribution of the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market to our community’s heritage, economy, health, and future during National Farmers Market Week, honoring its 150-year legacy of connecting farmers, food producers, artisan makers, and friends in service to Greater Greensboro.
