Farmers Market managers worked tirelessly to ensure that the markets received the recognition as essential services they deserved, and then totally reconfigured their entire operations overnight to help keep their shoppers safe.

Who do you want to recognize? You can nominate additional local heroes in our Beyond the Plate collaboration with Niman Ranch at bit.ly/2SFoIrA For each submission, Niman Ranch will donate a serving of all-natural meat to help with COVID-19 relief.