National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 3-9, 2025.

Gov. McMaster issued a proclamation recognizing this week in South Carolina.

American farmers receive about 15.9 cents of every dollar Americans spend on food, according to USDA ERS. Selling at markets improves that share.

Farmers markets also act as small-business incubators.

Markets offer a great opportunity to meet the people who grow your food.

To find a market near you, visit our website and look for the Community Based Farmers Markets listing.

Our agency also operates three State Farmers Markets.

The SC Association of Farmers Markets is a great partner and resource, especially for communities looking to start their own farmers market.

It’s a fantastic time of year for South Carolina produce. Here’s some of what’s in season for August:

Basil

Beans (Snap, Pole, Variety)

Butter Beans

Cantaloupes

Cilantro

Collard Greens

Edamame

Eggplant

Figs

Fresh Cut Flowers

Green Peanuts

Herbs

Kale

Lettuces

Microgreens

Muscadine Grapes

Mushrooms

Okra

Onions

Parsley

Peaches

Peas

Peas (Snap, Sugar)

Peppers (Variety)

Potatoes

Potatoes – Red

Potatoes – White

Raspberries

Rice

Squash – Yellow

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Watermelons

Zucchini Squash