Great American Farmers Market

Celebrate local agriculture, family fun, and hands‑on learning at the Great American Farmers Market! This community event brings together interactive activities, live demonstrations, and more than 30 vendors and educational booths for a day filled with discovery.

Event Highlights

• Meet a Miniature Highland Cow named Jason Moo Moa
• Visit with animals from ZooTampa (FREE stuffed toy while supplies last)
• Explore tractors and farm equipment on display
• Pick up FREE seed packets, books/toys, adult coloring books, and bags of rice & sugar (while supplies last)
• Enjoy over 30 vendors and educational booths
• Receive FREE hearing screenings
• Enter for a chance to win a 20” youth bike

Guest Speaker Schedule

(Each session includes a FREE prize drawing)

• 10:15–10:45 a.m. — Honeybee Research | Sue H., Master Gardener Volunteer
• 10:45–11:15 a.m. — Building a Backyard Garden | Chris Carreiro, Community Gardens Manager
• 11:15–11:45 a.m. — Selecting & Growing Healthy Trees | Kate Kaste, Florida Friendly Landscaping Manager
• 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Cottage Food Laws | Shari Bresin, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent
• 12:15–12:45 p.m. — State of Agriculture in Florida | Laura Bennet, Livestock/Agriculture Extension Agent
• 12:45–1:15 p.m. — Organic Farming Principles | Madelyn Greathouse, Commercial Horticulture & IPM Extension Agent