Melissa Harrop of AgConnect has announced Jim and Lynne Kent as the first participants to complete the 2025 Chester County Farmers Market Trail, an initiative that encourages residents and visitors to explore the county's network of local farmers markets.

Launched earlier this year, the Chester County Farmers Market Trail invited participants to visit each of the county's 10 unique farmers markets, collecting a stamp at every stop along the way. The Kents completed their journey this month, visiting markets from Oxford to Phoenixville and everything in between.

To celebrate their achievement, Harrop presented the couple with their complimentary "Ag Swag" prize bag on Aug. 9 at the West Chester Growers Market.

Anyone can begin their own Farmers Market Trail adventure by downloading the official trail map at www,go-agconnect.org or picking up a paper copy at any of the participating markets: Artisan Exchange (West Chester), Berwyn Farmers Market, Downingtown Farmers Market, Eagleview Farmers Market, KSQ Market (Kennett Square), Malvern Farmers Market, New Garden Growers Market, Oxford Village Market, Phoenixville Farmers Market and West Chester Growers Market.

Those who collect all 10 stamps and submit their completed map by Dec. 31 will receive a complimentary "Ag Swag" prize bag as a thank you for supporting local agriculture. The bag is a durable insulated reusable tote, that is easily used to carry farmers market finds in the future. Inside the bag there are items from AgConnect, County Lines magazine, as well as nonperishable goods that have been donated by some farmers market vendors.

For more information about the Farmers Market Trail, visit http://www.go-agconnect.org.