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Almost to the point of hyperbole, Santa Cruz food culture embraces Mother Nature, respect for local farmers, and wholesome, organic foods. We have access to hundreds of excellent local farms, producers and wineries, whose products are sought after, not only in Santa Cruz, but throughout the world.
It’s no surprise, then, that the “local, organic, farm-to-table” trend is tremendously popular here—and has been for a long time. Take the opportunity to head out to one of our many farmers markets and pick up some wholesome ingredients for a nice picnic or stay-in for dinner. The farmers markets showcase the best in regional, organic produce, pasture- raised meats, eggs and dairy, sustainably-harvested seafoods, and artisan-made goods.
The markets are spread throughout the county on different days of the week. For more info go to santacruzfarmersmarket.org.What’s good for you is good for your community.
Farm Bureau Country Crossroads
The annual edition of the Country Crossroads Map that lists farms that sell directly to the public, is now available online at http://countrycrossroadsmap. com. The public has a unique opportunity to purchase over 100 different commodities directly from all of our direct-sell farms. The guide shows the public where to pick Olallieberries, taste wine, select delicious smoked Farmers Markets sausages, and more.
Gizdich Ranch
Spend a day with your family at a family ranch and breathe in the fresh air and countryside atmosphere. Pick your favorite fruit of the eason right off the tree or vine; then, picnic among the apple trees and the hills. Take home a jar (or two) of fresh berry jams, a jug of award winnig apple juice, and eat the best pies this side of the Rockies!
Aptos Farmers Market
6500 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
Every Saturday 8am - noon
Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market
Open Wednesdays from 2:30pm-6:30pm Downtown Santa Cruz at the parking lot between Lincoln and Cedar Street
Felton Farmers Market
120 Russell Ave
Felton, CA 95018
Tuesdays, May - Oct., 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Live Oak Farmers Market
E Cliff Drive and 15th Avenue Twin Lakes, CA 95062 Year-round, 9 am to 1 pm
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
360 Kings Village Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4026 Sat. 9am - 1pm, April - October
Seascape Farmers Market
Seascape Blvd. at Sumner
Sun., 11am - 2pm, May - October.
UCSC Farm and Garden
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1099 Open daily, 8am - 6pm
Watsonville Farmers Market
Downtown Watsonville Plaza, Watsonville Fridays, 3 - 7pm, year-round.
Westside Santa Cruz Farmers Market
Parking lot, corner of Western/Mission, Santa Cruz Sat., 9am - 1pm, year –round
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