Farmers Markets: Santa Clara County, California

Farmers markets contain fresh produce that everyone enjoys. Santa Clara County has several different farmers markets in the area. Here is a local guide to farmers' markets in the Santa Clara County area. Many details are included regarding what each market offers, the price ranges, the days that they are open, notable local farmers and the health and environment benefits of buying from farmers markets.

"California Farmers' Markets are your source for field-ripened fresh fruits and vegetables, freshly baked breads and pastries, flowers, gourmet appetizers and gifts, fresh fish, nuts, mushrooms, and much, much more! Serving the San Francisco Bay Area including Bayfair, Blossom Hill, Daly City, Moraga, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, San Jose, Oakland, Parkmerced, Saratoga, San Francisco and San Francisco Marina." - http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/.

1. Saratoga California Farmers' Market. This farmers' market is located in Saratoga, within Lot 3 of West Valley College, and opens on Saturday, from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. The manager is Doug Hayden, and the contact information can be found on the website. The Saratoga California Farmers' Market features approximately 55 growers and food purveyors.

2. Cupertino Square California (formerly Vallco Fashion Park) Farmers' Market. This farmers' market is located at Vallco Fashion Park Mall at Wolfe Road. The Cupertino Square California Farmers' Market opens on Friday, from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. and is managed by Bill Harlow.

"...stop by the Cupertino Square Certified Farmers' Market every Friday for fresh vegetables, greens, nuts and fruits sure to keep your stomach - and the rest of you - happy."

Phone, mailing address, and website information can be found on the California Farmers' Markets website.

3. Los Gatos California Farmers' Market. This farmers' market is located at Montabello Way & Broadway Extension, opening on Sunday, 8 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. This farmers market is managed by SuEllen Sterling, with phone and mailing address information located on the website.

For additional information regarding buying fresh and local produce, please have a look at the Buy Fresh Buy Local Campaign, located at http://guide.buylocalca.org/. Not only can you search for local foods by zip code, you can also make a donation that supports Buy Fresh Buy Local efforts in your area, as well as download guides of your local county in printable PDF formats. Sign up for a newsletter, to get the latest info! Gather with the Locavore Corps, as they gather at the first Wednesday of each month for the Locavore Corps dinner series.

The Buy Fresh Buy Local is a project of the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF). This campaign provides help to eaters in finding and choosing local products while continuing to build relationships between growers, food artisans, farmers markets, retailers, restaurants, and institutions. Last, but not least, remember to cherish your farmers' markets, and continue to build relationships!

Sources:

1. http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/find-market/index_html?county=Santa+Clara&submit=Go!.
2. http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/saratoga.html.
3. http://www.pcfma.com/.
4. http://guide.buylocalca.org/.