Local Farmers Markets
A farmer's market is one in which farmers, growers, or producers from a defined local area sell their own produce directly to the public. They are usually held out-of-doors, in public spaces, and all products sold have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the farmers. In addition, farmers' markets often feature produce that is grown naturally or organically, meats that are raised humanely on pasture, handmade farmstead cheeses, eggs and poultry from free-range fowl, as well as heirloom produce and heritage breeds of meat and fowl. Farmers markets have continued to rise in popularity, mostly due to the growing consumer interest in obtaining fresh products directly from the farm.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides additional information about farmers markets.
You may also wish to view the AMS web page on locating local farmers markets.
Please note: AMS works to maintain a current listing of farmers markets throughout the United States. Market information is provided to AMS from various sources including state market representatives, market managers and consumers, and is updated on a regular basis. To add or change market information, please contact the AMS Marketing Services Branch.
National Farmers Market Week (.PDF document) took place August 1 through 7, 2010.
Additional Resources:
- Buying and Operating a Farm
- Agricultural, Family and Community Development Education and Assistance
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Aquaculture
Santa Cruz Markets:
TUESDAY
The Felton Market is located at 120 Russell Ave. on Highway 9...in the parking lot of the St. John's Catholic Church and is open every Tuesday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm until the last Tuesday of October. The market has a new layout.
WEDNESDAY
The Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers' Market is open rain or shine every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30pm to 6:30pm.
SATURDAY
The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, is open Saturdays, year round, rain or shine. Do your weekly shopping while enjoying live Bluegrass by the Farmers Market String Band or lively accordion music by one of Santa Cruz's favorite performing artists, The Great Morgani. You'll be delighted by the large variety of produce and specialty foods offered by 80 vendors. The market is located on the Cabrillo College campus, just a few blocks from New Brighton beach. There's plenty of free parking and easy access to the market. Be sure to check out our special events which are offered year-round. We invite you to become a volunteer or sponsor to help us put on programs that bring our community together to celebrate the richness of local agriculture and the people that produce it for us.
The Westside Farmers' Market operates every Saturday morning from 9am to 1pm and is located in the parking lot of the Wrigley's Building at the corner of Western Dr. and Mission St. Western Dr. is the last light in Santa Cruz going North to San Francisco...or the first light if heading South into Santa Cruz from S.F.
The Scotts Valley Farmers' Market operates every Saturday morning in Scotts Valley from 9am to 1pm and is located in the parking lot of the Scotts Valley Community Center at the end of Kings Village Dr., next to Sky Park. Grand Opening August 1, 2009!
SUNDAY
Live Oak Market (East side), open every Sunday with new hours for 2009. The new time will be 9am to 1pm and is located at 15th and East Cliff in the parking lot of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center. The market has been running from 10am to 2pm. We feel the time change will be better for both the vendors and customers. If you are a loyal Live Oak/East side Farmers' Market customer, make sure to tell all your friends we will be reopening and at a new time. Word of mouth is still the best form of advertising. See you soon!
**To find out more about the market in your neighborhood, click the buttons above. Or better, visit all the markets for a continuous supply of the freshest, healthiest food around.
MUSIC
The 2010 Music Series Calendar is up and running. There is a great line up for the season. Click here for the 2010 Music Calendar.
Interested in buying or selling a home in Santa Cruz; I can help. For Market Reports City by City please click here.
Want property listings in Santa Cruz emailed to you just click here.
To search for Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay properties go to, www.SusanGrant.biz, www.SantaCruzAvoidForeclosure.com or contact Susan Grant directly at (831) 247-9140.
Susan Grant, David Lyng Real Estate, Santa Cruz to Carmel
DRE#01331769
Comments(1)