Harvest Season Begins

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The harvest season is in full swing at the Santa Cruz Community Markets. Three markets throughout the week - the Downtown Market every Wednesday afternoon, the Westside Market every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, and the Live Oak Market Sundays from 10 to 2 pm, offer a moveable feast of fresh, locally grown produce, free-range eggs, grass-fed meats and poultry, as well as baked goods, ready-to-eat treats and espresso drinks. To find out more about the market in your neighborhood, click the buttons above. Or better, visit all 3 markets for a continuous supply of the freshest, healthiest food around.

Posted on October 29th, 2007

Summer at the Westside Market

News from the Westside Market!
Come support the farmers of the Westside Farmers’ Market. Our newest market is moving into it’s third season with plans on expanding the variety of prepared foods and farms. We will offer cafe seating and weekly live music. The 2008 Farmers’ Market music series schedule will be posted in the next few weeks.

Returning Seasonal Farms for May 2008

Kashiwasi Organic Fruit (cherries,stonefruit,walnuts)

Oso Velloso Farm (strawberries,onions,flowers,peppers,beans and more)

Pacific Crest Apiary (local honey)

Blue Heron Farm (large variety of specialty greens and flowers)

Ridgecrest Farm( Organic Blueberries from the Santa Cruz Mountains!)

Dirty Girl Produce (Returns to the Westside on June 28th.)

Featured Vendors

  • Garcia Mexican Kitchen/ J.C.G Organic Farm is the partnership of husband Jose and wife Benedice Garcia. Jose is a certified organic grower and grows the majority of the most wonderful traditional Mexican cuisine that Benedice prepares fresh at the market.
  • Companion Bread bakes 100% organic whole-grain hand-crafted sourdough,wheat, rye and sweet breads. Companion currently bakes their breads fresh for the Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Westside Farmers’ Markets exclusively. Come taste “old-world” artisan bread at its best!
  • TLC Ranch’s Jim Dunlop is back at the Westside market. He raises organic pasture-raised: pork, eggs and beef. Make sure to get there early, because the best stuff goes quick…..especially the eggs.

***The Santa Cruz County Health Department does not allow animals in a Certified Farmers Market. If possible, please leave your pets at home. If you do decide to bring your pet, you will need to secure them outside of the market. This does not apply to service animals. Thank you.***

Posted on October 28th, 2007

Our Mission

The Santa Cruz Farmers' Markets strive to provide the community with the freshest, most local organic foods available at our three locations in Santa Cruz County: the Downtown Santa Cruz Market, the Live Oak Market open May-November, and the Westside Market open year-round.

The Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market (SCCFM) is a membership-based501(c)3, serving Santa Cruz County since 1990. Our mission is to provide direct access to sustainable sources of fresh produce and other unique foods; and provide education about food issues, both local and beyond.