Help Saratoga Farmer's Market become America's Favorite - Vote by Aug 31st

American Farmland Trust is sponsoring a campaign to vote in America's Favorite Farmer's Market. Right now, Saratoga Farmer's Market is in 3rd place (in the 'medium' category). We have until August 31st to move up to the top. Please pass the word and take a moment to vote. If we win, we benefit from some great marketing and promotional support.

The process is simple. To vote for Saratoga Farmer's Market, all you have to do is:

1.) Go to www.farmland.org/vote

2.) Type in 'Saratoga Farmers Market'; and,

3.) Click “Vote” (make sure it's the Saratoga Springs, NY market)

(Saratoga Farmer's Market is under the 'medium' sized market)

You only have one vote to cast per market (though you can vote for multiple markets, but that would defeat the purpose.)

The America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest is a project of the American Farmland Trust. The contest is designed to raise national awareness about the importance of supporting fresh food from local farms and farmers.

At the end of the contest, one small, medium, large, and a new category, boutique, farmers market will win the title of “America’s Favorite Farmers Market” for 2010.

The reward for the winning market in each category will be a shipment of No Farms No Food® tote bags, along with other prizes including free printing services from igreenprint and free graphic design services from Virginia based design firm, SQN Communications.

In addition, I hear that the winning markets get an appearance by a nationally-known chef who will cook up some fantastic fare using product from the market. These events typically draw a large crowd, helping to increase awareness of the local market.

The categories are based on the number of vendors the farmers market has. The four categories are Boutique - 15 or fewer vendors, Small 16 - 30 vendors, Medium, 31 - 55 vendors, and Large, more than 56 vendors.

So don’t forget to vote for Saratoga Farmer's Market at www.farmland.org/vote and spread the word!

Big thanks to everyone who has already voted!