Local Farmer and co-owner of New Native Farms, Ken Kimes, was recently involved in a serious farm accident which resulted in the permanent loss of his lower right arm and severe damage to his left hand. Ken was air-lifted to a San Jose trauma center where he spent a week in the hospital. Ken is back at home on the farm now and is in good spirits. A medical fund has been established at Santa Cruz Community Credit Union for anyone that would like to donate for his medical expenses.

Ken Kimes and his wife, Sandra Ward have been organic farmers for over 25 years. Together they founded New Natives, a sprout and wheatgrass farm in Corralitos, California in 1983. In addition to managing their farm full time, they both have been very involved in the local sustainable agriculture movement. They are longtime members of California Certified Organic Farmers and helped establish the downtown Santa Cruz farmers’ market in 1990. Ken also serves on the board of Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and is an advisor to the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

More about Ken’s involvement with Santa Cruz’s local agricultural movement can be viewed at the UCSC regional history project website:  http://library.ucsc.edu/reg-hist/cultiv/kimes-ward.

For those of you that would like to donate, please write checks to the Ken Kimes Medical Fund and either mail them to SCCFM(P.O. Box 8189, Santa Cruz, CA 95061) or deposit them directly at Santa Cruz Community Credit Union. The account # is 44613.

A benefit concert is being planned for the beginning of October. We will post details soon.

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TUESDAY

The Felton Market is located at 120 Russell Ave. on Hwy 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.

WEDNESDAY

The Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market is open rain or shine every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The market is located one block off of Pacific Ave. at the corner of Lincoln St. and Ceder St. in the parking lot behind Todal Fitness. Come and enjoy the new expanded downtown market, including new farms,food vendors and a brand new weekly art and craft fair.

SATURDAY

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. 

SUNDAY

Live Oak Market (Eastside,Capitola,Pleasure Point), open every Sunday, year-round with new hours. 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 operating from 10am to 2pm for many years. We feel the time change will be better for both the vendors and customers .  If you are a loyal Live Oak/Eastside Farmers’ Market customer, make sure to tell all your friends we are open at a new time. Word of mouth is still the best form of advertising.

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**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.

**All SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Please locate the market manager to use your EBT/SNAP card. WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted at all SCCFM markets. However, please be sure to check and see if the vendor accepts them. Some vendors do not qualify. If you have any questions about the WIC program, please contact your local WIC office or locate a market manager for assistance.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Seasonal Griller’s Delight (Food Event) September 18th@Westside Farmers Market

Our next scheduled Seasonal Griller’s Delight will be Saturday, September 18th at the Westside Farmers’ Market. Wine tastings by Bargetto Winery,Condor’s Hope and Zayante Vineyard along with hand-crafted beer samples by Uncommon Breweries and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery. This is a free event and starts around 10am.

Each spring and summer as the farmers reap the bounty of their labors, the Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market hosts a sampling event to showcase seasonal fruits and vegetables for their patrons.

The focus of this very popular event is to highlight seasonal fare and to introduce market shoppers to new foods and preparation methods; new this season the Market will collaborate with local vintners and breweries to offer complimentary beer and wine pairings.

Guests are treated to samples of grilled fruits, vegetables, meats and simple tapas-styled appetizers throughout the market as they shop and enjoy live music. This event is free, and seating is available.

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*Sept 18th @ Westside Farmers’ Market

Corner of Western Dr. & Mission Blvd

9am to 1pm, grilling starts around 10am

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Vendors Info:

*El Salchichero will miss market from 8/29 to 9/19. They will return 9/26.

*Serendipity Farm (Carmel Valley) will be coming to the market starting July 18th, with certified organic pasture raised eggs and sun-dried tomatoes.

*Old Adobe Orchard will be returning September 5th with Hass avocados. They are a local certified organic orchard, farming out of the Soquel hills and specialize in hass and bacon avocados, navel and valencia oranges, kiwi and pears.

*Lone Oak Farm is a new farm to the Live Oak market this season and sells certified organic citrus varieties, peaches, juices, grapes, figs, raisins and more. They are new to the market association and are a great addition to the Live Oak market.

*Old Creek Ranch, currently selling at the Santa Cruz and Scott’s Valley markets, has  joined the Live Oak market. They specialize in certified organic citrus,avocados and orange juice. They also raise certified organic beef,pork,lamb and goat along with a variety of cooking stocks. Check them out.

Upcoming Events……

Seasonal Griller’s Delight (Food Event)

Our next scheduled Seasonal Griller’s Delight will be Sunday, July 25th at the Live Oak Farmers’ Market. Wine tastings by Condor’s Hope and Zayante Vineyard along with hand-crafted beer samples by Uncommon Breweries and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery. This is a free event and starts around 10am.

Each spring and summer as the farmers reap the bounty of their labors, the Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market hosts a sampling event to showcase seasonal fruits and vegetables for their patrons.

The focus of this very popular event is to highlight seasonal fare and to introduce market shoppers to new foods and preparation methods; new this season the Market will collaborate with local vintners and breweries to offer complimentary beer and wine pairings.

Guests are treated to samples of grilled fruits, vegetables, meats and simple tapas-styled appetizers throughout the market as they shop and enjoy live music. This event is free, and seating is available.

*July 25th @ Live Oak Farmers’ Market

15th & EastCliff

9am to 1pm, grilling starts around 10am

*Sept 18th @ Westside Farmers’ Market

Corner of Western Dr. & Mission Blvd

9am to 1pm, grilling starts around 10am

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The  Live Oak/Eastside/Pleasure Point Market operates every Sunday from 9am to 1pm. The market is operating year-round for the first time this year. We will be open every Sunday except for Holiday-impacted markets which will be posted in advance on this web-page. We also will post any market cancellations due to extreme weather conditions. If you are a loyal Live Oak shopper, we ask that you spread the news about the market going year-round.

The 2010 Music series has started. On the left hand side of the opening page (What’s New) will list the weeks music. Come by, have Sunday breakfast, do your market shopping and enjoy the music. See you there.

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Participating Farms:Happy Boy Farm,Windmill Farm,Van Dyke Ranch,New Natives,Thomas Family Farm,Dirty Girl Farm,Cavanaugh Colors,Rainbow Orchard,Kasiwasi Fruit,Rodoni Farm,Green Planet Nursery,Old Adobe Orchard,Kennedy Ranch(July-Sept),Stackhouse Brothers,Bee Humble Apiary,Everette Family Farm,Oso Velloso Farm,Condor’s Hope Winery,Hog Farm(April-July),Lone Oak Ranch,Old Creek Ranch,Serendipity Farm(new)

Participating Food Vendors: H & H Fresh Fish,Pensi Pasta,Companion Bakers,River Cafe and Cheese Shop(coffee),Conscious Creations Kitchen(cook-to-order brunch),Garcia Family Mexican Kitchen,El Salchichero,Shady Todd’s Coffee(espresso),Uncle “Ro’s” Pizza,Beckman’s Bakery and Delicious Crepes.

***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.***

**All SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Please locate the market manager to use your EBT/SNAP card. WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted at all SCCFM markets. However, please be sure to check and see if the vendor accepts them. Some vendors do not qualify. If you have any questions about the WIC program, please contact your local WIC office or locate a market manager for assistance.

Updates:

Seasonal Griller’s Delight (Food Event)

Our next scheduled Seasonal Griller’s Delight will be Sunday, September 18th at the Westside Farmers’ Market. Wine tastings by Condor’s Hope and Zayante Vineyard along with hand-crafted beer samples by Uncommon Breweries and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery. This is a free event and starts around 10am.

Each spring and summer as the farmers reap the bounty of their labors, the Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market hosts a sampling event to showcase seasonal fruits and vegetables for their patrons.

The focus of this very popular event is to highlight seasonal fare and to introduce market shoppers to new foods and preparation methods; new this season the Market will collaborate with local vintners and breweries to offer complimentary beer and wine pairings.

Guests are treated to samples of grilled fruits, vegetables, meats and simple tapas-styled appetizers throughout the market as they shop and enjoy live music. This event is free, and seating is available.

*Parking Update: Starting 7/10/10 and available until the rain’s start, the grass field adjacent to the Westside F.M., will be set up for parking. The gated parking area that has historically been used is no longer available.   We have constructed ingress and egress ramps so vehicles can drive up over the curb and onto the field. We will have market staff overseeing the area to make sure it is working for everyone. All of the market vendor vehicles that have parked on Western Drive and Mission Street Ext. will now be parked in this new area. If you use the area and have any comments or concerns, please email them to the following address: manager@santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Market Updates:

*Rodoni Farm has returned to market with a variety of peas, leeks,lemons,limes,artichokes and brussel sprouts.

*Santa Cruz Pasta Co. has joined the westside market with their locally produced fresh pastas and sauces. Santa Cruz Pasta Factory was established with a goal to provide reasonably priced, homemade meals based on the daily preparation of fresh pasta and ravioli products. Through their partnership with SCCFM, they are now sourcing a variety of ingredients from our local farms and ranchers. Stop by their stand and talk to them about this exciting trend in the food business.

*Lucky Bear farm(formally Oso Velloso Farm) has returned to the market. They are selling strawberries,cut flowers,onions,garlic and soon padrone peppers.

*Make sure to stop by Bee Humble Apiary for the best in locally produced honey.

*Old Adobe Orchard  sells certified organic, Santa Cruz grown avocados at the Westside market at the Everette Family Farm) stand. They will be harvesting their Hass crop and selling at market starting September 4th.

The  Westide Farmers’ Market operates every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. The market is about four years old and is a year-round market. The market is a popular destination for locals and tourist traveling from San Francisco to Santa Cruz.
Besides an excellent supply of organic produce, the market has cook-to-order foods, breads,pastries,espresso bar,chocolate and fresh seafood. Come by do you market shopping, enjoy the cafe seating and live music.

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Participating Farms:Happy Boy Farm,Live Earth Farm,Van Dyke Ranch,Twin Girls Farm,New Natives,Thomas Family Farm,Dirty Girl Farm,Route One Farm,Kasiwasi Fruit,Rodoni Farm,Green Planet Nursery,Condor’s Hope Winery,Kennedy Ranch,TLC Ranch,Bee Humble Apiary,Everette Family Farm,Oso Velloso Farm,Hog Farm(March-July),Blue Heron Farm,Vasquez Family Farm.

Participating Food Vendors: H & H Fresh Fish,Companion Bakers,River Cafe and Cheese Shop(coffee),Conscious Creations Kitchen(cook-to-order brunch),Garcia Family Mexican Kitchen,Shady Todd’s Coffee(espresso),Uncle “Ro’s” Pizza,Snake and the Butterfly(raw-organic chocolate), Santa Cruz Pasta Co.

***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.***

**All SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Please locate the market manager to use your EBT/SNAP card. WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted at all SCCFM markets. However, please be sure to check and see if the vendor accepts them. Some vendors do not qualify. If you have any questions about the WIC program, please contact your local WIC office or locate a market manager for assistance.

New arrivals:

*Oso Velloso Farm (padrone peppers and beans)

*Casalegno Family Farm (beans,peas,garlic,onions,grapes,cucumbers,basil,dill)

*Bill the Bulb Barron (narcissus flowers)

* Claravale Milk was scheduled to enter the market July 14th, they have since rescheduled due to some unexpected developments. Not to worry, they plan on returning once they get their market operation lined up. We will keep you posted here and on our Facebook page. To learn more about their operation please visit their website: http://claravaledairy.com/

*Serendipity Farm starts the downtown market on July 14th. They will be selling certified organic, pasture-raised eggs along with dilly beans, peas, sun-dried tomatoes and in the winter protea flowers. They will be selling next to Cole Canyon on the third row. Please stop by and meet one of our newest farms.

*TLC Ranch and Morris Ranch will be returning to the Santa Cruz market, July 21tst(previously reported as July 28th) with their delicious pasture raised eggs, pork, lamb and beef (Morris Ranch).

Market News:

In response to Santa Cruz’s growing needs the Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce plans to expand its Downtown Market.

The market now has expanded to include the entire parking lot. The additional space now allows the market more room for live music, expanded valet bike parking, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, information space for non-profit organizations and expanded restroom facilities.

The Market currently occupies the space behind the Toadal Fitness building on the corner of Lincoln and Cedar Streets and will grow to include the space behind the University Town Center, up to Cathcart Street.

One of our new services is our “veggie valet” program which is a free service for customers of the market. We have a spot in the market that has street/car access where anyone can check in their shopping bags, continue shopping or go retrieve their vehicle and pull up and get their food.  This new service makes it easier to drive into downtown and shop at the farmers’ market. The service will be operational April 28th. The 20th Anniversary event will not allow people to drive into the Veggie Valet driveway…however, we will still offer the service road side. Stop by the booth and see how it all works!

Of the five markets in the SCCFM family – which include the Westside, Live Oak, Scotts Valley and Felton Markets – the Downtown Market is the oldest sibling, having been born as Santa Cruz was recovering from the 1989 earthquake. Then, as now, the community has roundly evinced its ongoing support of the SCCFM’s mission and its promotion of local business.

The market represents the best in local organic produce, nuts, dried fruit, honey, dates, nursery starts, potted plants, avocados, central valley fruit, central coast organic strawberries, organic fresh cut flowers, pasture raised meats and eggs, artisan food vendors, cook-to-order cuisine, specialty bakeries, coffee vendors, artisan tofu and soy producers, amazing sorbets, raw-vegan foods and more.  A cornucopia of stimulus…..the  Santa Cruz market is an experience not to miss!

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The Santa Cruz Farmers Market operates year-round every Wednesday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm, rain or shine. The market has been in operation for almost twenty years and is located in downtown Santa Cruz in the public parking lot at the corner of Cedar & Lincoln St. (Directions) .

Click to enlarge. Print out and bring to the market.

***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.***

**All SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Please locate the market manager to use your EBT/SNAP card. WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted at all SCCFM markets. However, please be sure to check and see if the vendor accepts them. Some vendors do not qualify. If you have any questions about the WIC program, please contact your local WIC office or locate a market manager for assistance.

*New vendor: Old Creek Ranch, has joined the Felton market and is welcome addition. They specialize in certified organic citrus, avocados and orange juice. They also raise certified organic beef,pork,lamb and goat along with a variety of cooking stocks. You can also find them at the Scotts Valley F.M. on Saturdays, Live Oak market on Sunday and Wednesday at the downtown Santa Cruz market.

*La Vie Organic Co-Op is a Santa Cruz based operation specializing in raw foods and cold drinks. They have been selling at the downtown Santa Cruz market for five years and have a loyal following. They represent a unique blend of exotic blended drinks, teas, raw food spreads, prepared snacks and salads along with raw food deserts. They love to sample…so make sure to stop by and try.

*Casalegno Family Farm has returned for the season. Based out of the Soquel hills, they sell a variety of produce including eggs,squash,garlic,tomatoes,peppers,basil and persimmions.

*New Natives has joined the Felton market after a long absence. They are a welcome addition selling certified organic mushrooms, sprouts, wheat-grass and sprouted peanuts.

*Triple Delight Blueberries is currently selling blueberries. There season should stretch into late August.

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The market operates from 2:30pm to 6:30pm every Tuesday during the months of May through October.

*The Felton Farmers’ Market is located at 120 Russell Ave.  & Hwy 9 in the parking lot of the St. Johns Catholic Church. Parking is available all around the market.

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Participating Farms: Happy Boy Farm,Live Earth Farm,Stackhouse Brothers,Dirty Girl Farm,Kasiwasi Fruit,Rodoni Farm,Wilson Farm,Schletewitz Family Farm,Hog Farm(March-July),Ruvalcabas,Gonzales Orchard,Vasquez,Jurevich Farm,Casalegno Family Farm,Zayante Vineyards, Shumei Farm.

Participating Food Vendors: H & H Fresh Fish,Companion Bakers(every other week),Uncle “Ro’s” Pizza,Island Style Shaved Ice,Santa Cruz Pasta Company,Beckman’s Bakery,Quick & Easy Indian Food,Renee’s Handmade Soaps(every other week),Gold Rush Kettle Corn,La Vie Organics Co-Op, Quick Sharp Knife Sharpening

***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.***

**All SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Please locate the market manager to use your EBT/SNAP card. WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted at all SCCFM markets. However, please be sure to check and see if the vendor accepts them. Some vendors do not qualify. If you have any questions about the WIC program, please contact your local WIC office or locate a market manager for assistance.

*El Salchichero will miss market from 8/28 to 9/18. They will return 9/25.

*Groundswell Farm (formally named Meder St. Farm) returns May 22nd.

*Dirty Girl Produce returns to market May 22nd with a variety of certified organically grown produce,strawberries,garlic,shallots and dried beans.

*Green Planet Nursery has returned for the season. They sell certified organic garden starts and will be selling every other week.

*Kashiwasi Fruit will return May 22nd with certified organic tree fruits and cherries.

*Bee Humble Honey will be selling at the market every other week.

*Schmidt Family Farm currently is selling every other week.

*Stackhouse Brothers has harvested the first of the year tree fruit and is at market.

*Oso Velloso has returned to market and is selling fresh strawberries,onions,flowers and soon…local favorite…. padrone peppers.

*Uncle “Ro” Pizza has returned to the market for the summer season. They specialize in fresh bake-at-home pizza using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market

*Garcia Family Mexican Kitchen has been absent for the winter but is planning on returning soon.

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The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market is located at the Scotts Valley Community Center which is located at the end of Kings Village Drive off of Mount Hermon Road in downtown Scotts Valley. Directions

The market is open rain or shine every Saturday morning from 9am to 1pm. At the peak of the season, there are around twenty five farms and prepared food vendors, weekly live music and cafe seating.

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Participating Farms: Happy Boy Farm,Live Earth Farm,Stackhouse Brothers,Thomas Family Farm,Dirty Girl Farm,Route One Farm,Kasiwasi Fruit,Rodoni Farm,Green Planet Nursery,Old Creek Ranch,Bee Humble Apiary,Medar Street Farm,Oso Velloso Farm,Hog Farm(March-July),Schmidt Family Farm,Billy Bob Orchard

Participating Food Vendors: H & H Fresh Fish,Companion Bakers,Garcia Family Mexican Kitchen,Coffee Cat(Lu Lu Coffee),Uncle “Ro’s” Pizza, Mint Cafe,Santa Cruz Pasta Company,El Salchichero(local sausage maker),Beckmans Bakery,S.C.R.E.A.M(seasonal sorbet).

***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.***

**All SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Please locate the market manager to use your EBT/SNAP card. WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted at all SCCFM markets. However, please be sure to check and see if the vendor accepts them. Some vendors do not qualify. If you have any questions about the WIC program, please contact your local WIC office or locate a market manager for assistance.