ALEXANDRIA — Minnesotans are invited to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season during National Farmers Market Week Aug. 2-8. Tim Walz has proclaimed the week Farmers’ Market Week in Minnesota, joining the nationwide celebration of farmers’ markets and the farmers, vendors, and communities that make them possible. ADVERTISEMENTThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with Minnesota Grown, Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association, Minnesota Farmers Union, and Land Stewardship Project to recognize the week with events at nine farmers’ markets across the state. Simply Fresh Farmers’ Market – 804 Main St., Baudette, Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Hibbing Farmers’ Market – 1309 E 40 th , Hibbing, Tuesdays 2-5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hibbing, Tuesdays 2-5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Minnesotans are encouraged to use Farmers’ Market Week as a jumping-off point to build a habit of shopping local and supporting farmers’ markets all year long.