O.K. everybody it’s that time of year again…can you believe it? Fruit Season! Strawberries, cherries, peaches,plums and blueberries are all pouring into the market! Apricots will be trickling in to all three of our markets starting mid to late June.
Frog Hollow Farm from Brentwood, CA has returned for their 17th season selling the best in certified organic tree-ripened stonefruit, grapes and cherries. They only participate in the Santa Cruz market.
Ridgecrest Farm from the summit of the Santa Cruz mountains will be returning to the Santa Cruz market on July 2nd. They will be in the third row in the same spot that Triple Delight Blueberries has been selling.
Strawberries are tasting so good right now; there are many farms (Vasquez Farm,Windmill Farm,Live Earth Farm,Swanton Berry Farm and Dirty Girl Produce) to sample from so hit the markets and do your own taste-test.
Don’t forget to visit Hans and Heidi at H & H Fresh Fish to purchase the best in fresh fish, oysters, clams and salmon and other seafood items. H & H is now in all three of the Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets. Hans is presently working on a variety of his own fish rubs and sauces. He should have his new creations available at the markets in 2008. Make sure to indulge at their oyster bar….the best in town!
Rain, wind or shine we will be here every Wednesday providing Santa Cruz with the best in local organic farmed goods!
Returning farms for Summer 2008:
Molino Creek Co-op
Rainbow Orchard (Blueberries)
Ridgecrest Farm (Blueberries)
Casalegno Family Farm (Santa Cruz tomatoes,basil,tree fruit,herbs and more)
Dirty Girl Produce (Speciality produce, strawberries,bushberries)
***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.***