Throughout the summer farmers market shoppers from across the United States have been voting for America’s Favorite Farmers Markets. American Farmland Trust sponsors the event and is ready to announce this years winners.

But the contest isn’t just about being number one. This fun-loving contest showcases the role farmers markets play in local communities and cities alike. Farmers markets are a great educational tool informing consumers of where their food comes from and gives them the opportunity to meet the farmers who grew and raised the dinner they will eat.

Are you ready to find out if the farmers market you visit made the list? Wait no longer! The top markets in the 2012 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest are…

View the top 5 by state and the top 20 overall, but here are the winners of each category:
Small: Arlington Farmers Market
Mid-sized: Sulphur Springs Texas Farmers Market
Medium: Winter Garden Farmers Market
Large: Fayetteville Farmers Market