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GENERAL TIPS
VISITING A FARMERS MARKET
Definition Locavore: One who tries to eat only locally grown foods
Support your local farmers! Visiting a farmer’s market is one of the easiest ways to educate students about local food. Learn the essential role agriculture and food play in the life and economy of our region. Many farmers markets operate in non-winter months and only on weekends, but you should be able to find a weekday market close to your school. Put together a scavenger hunt or work with your students in advance to develop a list of questions they want to ask farmers during their tour. Meet the farmers and learn how they grow their crops, where they come from, what is in season, and why they choose to farm. We believe that a trip to the farmers market will get your students excited about making healthy food choices by building a sense of connection to the people who grow our food.
FARMERS MARKET LOCATIONS: Click on the region links below to find the farmers market closest to you.
BAY AREA
LOS ANGELES
SAN DIEGO
Please note that our lists may not include all markets in your area. Here are additional links to help you find a market close to you:
www.cafarmersmarkets.com – California Federation of Certified Farmers Markets
www.fruitstands.com – National directory of fruit stands and farmers markets
www.localharvest.org – National directory search engine for farmers markets and farms
www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org – Fairfax, Newark, Hayward, Novato, Oakland, San Rafael
www.pcfma.org – Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association – Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano
www.urbanvillageonline.com – Urban Village Farmers’ Market Association serving Oakland, Sunnyvale, Temescal, San Jose, Castro Valley
BAY AREA REGION
PENINSULA
Pie Ranch
Organization description: Pie Ranch is a center for education and social change. Through hands-on learning about the full cycle of food production - from seed and shoot to scrumptious meal to steaming compost - we inspire people to build a healthier food system. While much of their activity is based on the farm, they also work in the city with individuals, organizations, businesses and public agencies to foster stronger relationships between urban and rural communities. The property/farm is dedicated to educational programs related to food and farming, as well as natural and cultural history. One of their missions is to inspire urban youth to transform their relationships to food, and to work with their communities in building healthier local food systems.
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Deer Hollow Farm
Organization description: Operated by the City of Mountain View Recreation Division, Deer Hollow Farm is an educational center where the public, school classes, and community groups can participate in an historic working farm. A visit to the Farm will take you back 150 years when homesteads were an important source of food for the residents in this area. In the tradition of a working homestead, Deer Hollow Farm continues to produce food on-site. All of the farm animals help them to reach this goal, which they explore with the public and program participants.
Program description: During your visit you may see chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, and a volunteer supported garden and orchard. In addition, the surrounding preserve gives visitors the opportunity to explore the wilderness and create a greater awareness and appreciation of our precious open space areas.
Students also have an opportunity to learn about the local Native Americans through hands-on activities in a replica Ohlone village.
Target audience: Kindergarten and 1st grade enjoy a 2-hour visit focused on the garden and farm. Older grades participate in a wilderness education program.
Program length: 2 hours for Kindergarten and 1st graders, half-day classes for older students.
Availability (days, times, months): Registration for the school year program is held in September. Tours offered Tues, Wed, Thurs; Sept through May.
Group capacity: 60 per day
Program costs: Fees range from $20-88 per hour per class. Scholarships available.
Location: 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. Mountain View , CA
Contact name: Contact: Jessica Morgan
Contact phone: (650) 903-6430
Email: dhfarms@mountainview.gov
Website: www.ci.mtnview.ca.us
Hidden Villa
Organization description: Every year Hidden Villa serves approximately 50,000 visitors from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Core offerings are Hidden Villa Environmental Education Program, which teaches key concepts of ecology and environmental stewardship through farm and wilderness experiences for 20,000 elementary school children; and Summer Camp which builds relationships among over 900 youth of diverse backgrounds, using the natural environment of Hidden Villa as a teaching platform. Hidden Villa’s resident intern program provides training for young men and women interested in environmental education, social justice, organic farming, or animal husbandry. Neighborhood shareholders in Community Supported Agriculture partake of Hidden Villa’s organic harvest and thousands of informal visitors explore Hidden Villa’s hiking trails or attend Community Programs.
Program description: Children learn the importance of the farm and wilderness to our urban environment. They may take leftover lunches to the compost pile, compost to the garden, and garden plants to the animals who will turn them into wool sweaters, milk, eggs, or hairbrushes. Following Adobe Creek up into the wilderness, they explore a variety of plant communities, learn about food webs, predator/prey relationships, animal adaptations, and stewardship of the land. For 2nd through 6th graders, the program starts with a two-hour classroom orientation by Hidden Villa naturalists a week before the field trip. Using a slide show, music, role-plays, and hands-on teaching stations, the concepts and attitudes to be experienced at Hidden Villa are presented to the children. Overnight programs, gardening projects and curriculum integration also available.
Target audience: Preschool through 6th grade
Program length: Farm tour for Preschool through 1st grade is 1 ½ hours. Farm and Wilderness tour for 2nd through 6th grade is 5 hours.
Availability (days, times, months): Tues through Fri, Sept through May
Group capacity: 60
Program costs: Farm tour fees range from $7-$10 per person. Farm and Wilderness tour fees range from $16-$18 per person. Scholarships available.
Spanish translation: Spanish-speaking tour guides available.
Location: 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos, CA. 650-949-8650
Contact name: Carla Sentivany
Contact phone: (650) 949-8644
Email: hveep@hiddenvilla.org
Website: www.hiddenvilla.org
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EAST BAY
Mangini Agricultural Museum & Garden
Organization description: The Mangini Agricultural Museum facility aims to serve the county’s youth by offering culturally diverse educational programs focusing on agriculture, food, nutrition, and the environment. The facility is located at the County Fairgrounds in Antioch and consists of a museum, classroom, garden, and picnic area. The educational program focuses on agriculture, food, nutrition, and the environment. The goals of the program are to educate youth about the origin of food, our agricultural heritage, environmental issues, and facts about farm animals. The facility offers hands-on educational programs, tours, and seasonal events
Program description: Students have an opportunity to discover the agricultural history of the county and to explore science concepts in a garden setting. The visit includes grade specific activities in the museum, garden, and classroom. Activities may include an agricultural or garden scavenger hunt, exploration of a plant part or plant needs, harvesting, and/or tasting fruits and vegetables from the garden.
Target audience: Pre-K through 5th grade.
Availability: Thursday and Friday mornings, Fall and Spring
Group capacity: 40
Program costs: $1 per student.
Location: 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch, CA 94509
Contact name: Marisa Neelon, Education Program Coordinator, Contra Costa County Fair
Contact phone: (925) 776-4295
Email: edprogram@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.ccfair.org (Ag Museum link)
Eco Village
Organization description: Eco Village Farm Center's mission is to provide residents of the San Francisco East Bay with practical knowledge and skills through a wide range of participatory experiences will help East Bay citizens live more sustainable and healthier lives and will better protect the Earth's natural resources and ecosystems for present and future generations.
Program description: Eco Village Farm Learning Center and Environmental Education Center conducts environmental education field trips for K-12 students, teaches at-risk youth and young adults (ages 16-24) marketable skills in horticulture, urban forestry, watershed and environmental protection, fosters partnerships with local schools to increase hands-on learning in the garden and the classroom, offers cooking classes, and runs a multicultural summer day camp for children ages 8-13, community events. The farm grows organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers available to the community through a local farmer's market. In addition, local families have the opportunity to join CSA and receive seasonal produce at affordable prices.
Target audience: K-12
Program length: varies
Availability: year-round
Group capacity: 60
Program costs: varies based on program design. Limited scholarships available.
Location: 21 Laurel Lane, Richmond
Contact name: Shyaam Shabaka
Contact phone: 510-223-1693
Email: info@ecovillagefarm.org
Website: www.ecovillagefarm.org
Crow Canyon Garden
Organization description: Operated by the San Ramon Parks and Recreation Department, Crow Canyon Gardens is an organic 7-acre site with a demonstration garden, community garden plots and a natural riparian area. Picnic area available.
Program description: During a guided field trip, students learn about natural science, including organic gardening concepts, in a peaceful, natural setting.
Age-appropriate tours center on a theme such as “Five Senses,” “Six Plant Parts,” and “Web of Life.”
Target audience: K-5th graders
Program length: 60-75 minutes
Availability: Tuesday through Friday, morning and early afternoon; Sept-Nov, mid-March-June
Group capacity: approximately 20 per class, can split larger classes
Program costs: Fee $4 per student, chaperones and teachers are free. No scholarships.
Spanish translation: no
Location: 160 Park Place, off Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA
Contact name: Jessica
Contact phone: (925) 314-0362 or (925) 973-3282
Email: jpalacios@sanramon.ca.gov
San Ramon Parks and Community Services
Website: www.sanramon.ca.gov, see “Parks and Community Service Dept.”
Smith Family Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Organization description: A working farm that offers tours, u-pick, fruit stand, Christmas trees, and pumpkin patch. The farm grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
Program description: Fall Pumpkin Harvest: Oct. 1st - 31st: Hayrides to pumpkin patch, live entertainment, farm animals, educational displays, corn maze, sunflower forest, picnic area. Farm tours for school children.
Target audience: preschool through 5th grade
Availability: April, May, June and Oct.
Group capacity: no class size limit
Program costs: $8 per person, no scholarships available
Location: 4430 Sellars Ave., Brentwood
Contact name: varies, call main office
Contact phone: 925-625-5966
Email: not advise, please call
Website: www.smithfamilyfarm.com
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MARIN
Marin Agricultural Land Trust’s Marin Farm Field Studies Program
Organization description: MALT’s conservation easement program has already protected about one third of the farmland in West Marin. The program buys development rights to ensure permanent protection for family farms and ranches. The education department helps broaden students’ understanding of the value of local sustainable agriculture, and the links between the farms, soil, environment, school gardens, nutrition, and health.
Program description: The Marin Agricultural Land Trust ( MALT ) runs the Farm Field Study Program offering visits to Marin farms and ranches including organic vegetable farms, dairies, beef and sheep ranches and oyster farms for students and teachers. Students meet the farmers and ranchers who grow our food, find out about how certain animals are raised, and how crops are grown; they participate in farm activities and gain an appreciation of the skill and hard work that goes into producing food.
Target audience: K-12
Program length: varies
Availability: Spring and Fall
Group capacity: varies
Program costs: $150 per class some scholarships available.
Application form available at: www.malt.org.
Spanish translation: Curriculum aids and some Spanish language materials available.
Location: various family farms in West Marin
Contact name: Sandy Dierks
Contact phone: (415) 868-0502
Email: sdierks@malt.org
Website: www.malt.org
Slide Ranch
Organization description: Slide Ranch is a non-profit teaching farm located at a historic coastal dairy perched above the ocean in the Marin Headlands within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Slide Ranch inspires visitors to discover the connections between the food we eat and the earth that nourishes plants and animals.
Program description: Slide Ranch in Muir Beach offers hands-on weekday and overnight farm workshops. Slide Ranch teachers lead program participants through a variety of educational themes and activities tailored to meet each group’s needs. Feed the farm animals, visit the garden, hike to the tide pools, make food and nature crafts. The theme of food is used as the universal springboard to teach about an appreciation for the people who grow and raise the food, the soil in which it is grown, the animals that provide food, and the importance of composting and recycling.
Target audience: K-12
Availability: Spring and fall
Program costs: $15 per student. Scholarships available.
Spanish translation: Spanish-language tour guide available.
Location: 2025 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach
Contact phone: 415-381-6155
Email: groupprograms@slideranch.org
Website: www.slideranch.org
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LOS ANGELES REGION
Riley's Farm
Organization description: Owned and operated by the Riley Family, Riley's Farm is a working apple, pear, and berry farm in the historic Oak Glen area, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountain foothills, northeast of Redlands and Yucaipa. The farm features the original 1883 packing shed built by the Wilshire Family to pack apples, as well as structures that have been re-built here from historic homes as far away as Pennsylvania. A visit to the farm allows visitors to witness living history interpretations of three different eras in American history--the American Revolution, The Civil War, and the pioneering/gold rush era of California history. The farm features two eating establishments, two gift stores, and over 760 acres of farm land.
Program description: During your visit you may see apple trees, goats, sheep, cows, horses, and figures from American history, including redcoats, minute men, Civil War soldiers and 49ers.
Target audience: Kindergarten through college and beyond.
Program length: the farm features 1 hour to 24 hour overnight tours.
Availability: Registration is year round. Although we can usually squeeze last minute groups in, it is far better to book at least six months ahead if your schedules are restrictive.
Group capacity: As high as 800-1200 per day.
Program costs: Fees range from $9 per guest to $120 per guest, depending on program.
Spanish translation: No
Location: 12261 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399
Contact phone: 909-797-7534
Email: http://info@rileysfarm.com
Website: www.rileysfarm.com
Tanaka Farms
Organization description: This organic 30 acre genuine working farm is located in the heart of Irvine, 1/2 mile south of the 405 freeway on University Drive and Strawberry Farms Road. Our goal is to educate the children and adults of all ages through our tours about the farming industry, how produce is grown, identity of varies produce, and eating fresh fruits and vegetables for a good healthy life. Tanaka Farms also offers a CSA Program, a fundraising event where your schools, church, service organizations, etc. can earn money. Finally, don't forget to visit our produce market where everything we grow, we sell.
Program description: Schools from Rancho Palos Verdes to San Gabriel come to visit our farm for a great adventure in a fun way to learn and taste a bit of the farming industry. Wagon rides, picking fruits and vegetables, petting animals, and running through the corn maze are some of the attractions during the different tours we offer.
Availability: Tours are given 3 times a year. In the Spring, the u-pick Strawberry Tour, Summer, the u-pick Watermelon Tour, and the Fall, the u-pick Pumpkin Patch. Produce market open daily: Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am until 5:00pm.
Location: 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Contact Phone: Office (949) 653-2100 Market (949) 653-2256 Reservations (714) 968-6588
Email: tanakafarms@aol.com
Website: www.tanakafarms.com
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark
Organization description: Underwood Family Farms, a working farm since 1876, strongly believes in the importance of education for our young. We strive to make learning fun and hands-on so that what they learn on the farm will stay with them. We offer a unique farm experience especially tailored to the educational needs of school groups. Children of all ages can enjoy an outdoor learning environment filled with new secrets and discoveries. From large classes to home schooled groups, the farm tour experience at Underwood Family Farms is sure to not disappoint.
Target audience: 0-10 years
Program length: Length varies by tour.
Availability: Tours are March – November. Mondays - Fridays 10am – 2pm, Year-round Group capacity: flexible Program costs: from $6.00 to $14.00 depending on tour and number of additional tours.
Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road off of Tierra Rejada Road in Moorpark, California 93021. Approximately ½ way between LA & Santa Barbara.
Contact name: Russell or Tiffany Blades, Managers
Contact phone: (805) 529-3690
Email: Russell@underwoodfamilyfarms.com, Tiffany@underwoodfamilyfarms.com
Website: www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com
Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
Organization description: Based on one of the oldest organic farms in California, the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is an internationally respected model for small-scale urban food production, agricultural preservation, and farm-based education. Our mission is to teach our community about the connections between food, land and well-being, while demonstrating the rewards of small farms. On our twelve and a half acres, we produce a vast variety of fruits and vegetables, feed approximately five hundred families, and employ over twenty people. We also nourish the community through farm-to-school programs, cooking and gardening classes, farm festivals, guided tours, lectures, apprenticeships, and outreach and consultation to schools and communities nationwide. We welcome you to journey with us through our fields and orchards, and into the foods, programs, publications, and resources we offer.
Program description: The Farm-to-School Program works to build beautiful and healthy communities by integrating sustainable agriculture and school curriculum.
Our goal is to connect the primarily urban school population in and around Santa Barbara, CA with the food and farmers that sustain them. School Tour (K-12; 60-90 minutes hours) Join us on our beautiful urban farm for a walking tour, instruction, games, simple harvesting, and stories. This opportunity is a perfect introduction to our farm, whether you are interested in learning about where food comes from or about fungus, bacteria, and invertebrates that help break down soil. We will cater to the needs of your students to ensure an inspirational and educational experience that aligns with California State Standards.
Farm Day (K-12; 1/2 or full day) Join us on the farm for a half or full day experience with an interactive walking tour, instruction, farm work, participation in harvesting, shared picnic meal, games, stories, experiments, and more. We will design a day for your students to gain a true farm experience. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions of the farm crew or just take in the sounds, smells, and tastes of life on a farm.
Target audience: All ages are welcome to visit the farm. Farm-to-School visits are tailored to address California content standards for the target age group.
Program length: Tours range from one hour to a full day depending on the age group and needs of the group.
Availability: Registration is ongoing during the school year please call up to one month in advance to schedule. Programs are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. During the summer, Summer Farm Days runs from late June-Mid August Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm.
Group capacity: Generally up to 30 students per group, up to 2 groups on the farm at one time.
Program costs: Tours are charged on a sliding scale from $75 per group of $30 students. $3.75 for each additional student over 30. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.
Spanish translation: No
Location: 598 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
Contact name: Tiffany Cooper- Education Director
Contact phone: 805-967-7369
Email: programs@fairviewgardens.org
BAY AREA FARMERS MARKETS
SAN FRANCISCO
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Organization description: The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a California Certified Farmers Market operated by CUESA, the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture. Since its beginning in 1993, the Market has been a crucial link between San Francisco residents and the farmers who practice sustainable agriculture in our region.
Program description: At this time they do not offer tours, but teachers can plan an excellent self-guided field trip using the resources on their website including a Sustainable Agriculture A to Z photomural exhibit, Farmer’s Market Bingo (grades 2-3) and a Scavenger Hunt (grades 4 and up). They are sometimes able to accommodate requests for a brief introduction to the market by a CUESA staff member. Enjoy lunch across the Embarcadero at Justin Herman Plaza.
Target audience: K-12
Program length: flexible
Availability: Tuesdays 10am – 2pm, year round
Group capacity: flexible
Program costs: free
Location: Located outside the Ferry Building in Downtown San Francisco at the base of Market Street on the Embarcadero. Accessible by public transportation.
Contact name: Julie Cummins, Director of Education
Contact phone: (415) 291-3276 x 106
Email: Julie@cuesa.org
Website: www.cuesa.org
San Francisco Marina CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: Fillmore and Steiner
Day & Time: TBA, TBA
Manager: Doug Hayden
Phone: 800-806-FARM
Web Site: www.CAfarmersmkts.com
San Francisco Sun Heart of City
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: Market St and Hyde St.
Day & Time: Sun, 7A-5P
Manager: Christine Adams
Phone: 415-558-9455
San Francisco Ferry Plaza Tues CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: Ferry Building-The Embarcadero
Day & Time: Tues, 10A-2P
Manager: Lulu Meyer
Phone: 415-291-3276
Web Site: www.cuesa.org
San Francisco Bayview Hunters Point
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: 3rd St. and Oakdale Ave.
Day & Time: Wed, 9A-1P, May-Oct
Manager: Sraddha Mehta
Phone: 415-355-3723
Web Site: www.sfenvironment.org
San Francisco Kaiser Wed CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: 2425 Geary Blvd
Day & Time: Wed, 10A-2P
Manager: Denise Hardy
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Francisco Wed Heart of City
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: Market St.and Hyde St.
Day & Time: Wed, 7A-5:30P
Manager: Christine Adams
Phone: 415-558-9455
S.F. Crocker Galleria CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: Crocker Galleria - 50 Post St. between Sutter
Day & Time: Thurs, 11:30A-3P
Manager: Jan Taylor
Phone: 925-465-4690
Web Site: www.CAfarmersmkts.com
S. San Francisco CFM
City: S. San Francisco
County: San Mateo
Location: Orange Memorial Park
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-1P, May-Nov
Manager: Denise Hardy
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.PCFMA.com
San Francisco Alemany CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: 100 Alemany Blvd.
Day & Time: Sat, 6A-5P
Manager: Gary Gentry
Phone: 415-647-9423
San Francisco Ferry Plaza Sat CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: Ferry Building-The Embarcadero
Day & Time: Sat, 8A-2P
Manager: Dexter Carmichael
Phone: 415-291-3276
Web Site: www.cuesa.org
San Francisco Fillmore CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: O'Farrell and Fillmore
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-1P, May-Nov
Manager: Tom Nichol
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Francisco Noe Valley
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: 24th St. and Sanchez St.
Day & Time: Sat, 8A-1P
Manager: Leslie Crawford & Paula Ben
Phone: 415-248-1332
Web Site: www.noevalleyfarmersmarket.com
Villas Park Merced CFM
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco
Location: Arballo Dr. and Serrano Dr.
Day & Time: Sat, 10A-2P, Jun-Nov
Manager: Doug Hayden
Phone: 800-806-FARM
Web Site: www.CAfarmersmkts.com
SAN JOSE
San Jose Alum Rock CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: 57 N. White Rd.
Day & Time: Sun, 9A-1P
Manager: Vince Scalise
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Jose Blossom Hill CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Princeton Plaza Mall-Koozer & Meridian
Day & Time: Sun, 10A-2P
Manager: Doug Hayden
Phone: 800-806-FARM
Web Site: www.CAfarmersmkts.com
San Jose Evergreen CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Rd.
Day & Time: Sun, 10A-2P, May-Nov
Manager: Vince Scalise
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Jose Japantown CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Jackson St. between 7th & 8th
Day & Time: Sun, 8:30A-12P
Manager: Kathy Sakamoto, Bill Furuka
Phone: 408-298-4303
San Jose Santana Sun. CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Santana Row, Stevens Creek & Winchester
Day & Time: Sun, 10A-3P
Manager: Vince Scalise
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Jose Cambrian Park CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Camden and Union Ave.
Day & Time: Wed, 4P-8P, May-Oct
Manager: Ron Pardini
Phone: 510-745-7100
Web Site: www.urbanvillageonline.com/
San Jose Downtown CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: San Pedro Square
Day & Time: Fri, 10A-2P, May-Dec
Manager: Tom Nichol
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Jose Kaiser Fri. CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Kaiser Santa Teresa
Day & Time: Fri, 10A-2P
Manager: Vince Scalise
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Jose Alameda CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Alameda and Hanchett
Day & Time: Sat, 8:30A-12:30P,May-Sept
Manager: Larry Clark
Phone: 408-436-8581
Web Site: www.the-alameda.com
San Jose Kaiser Sat. CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Kaiser Santa Teresa
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-1P, Jun-Oct
Manager: John Silveira
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Jose Santa Teresa CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Santa Teresa Blvd. and Camino Verde
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-1P, Jun-Nov
Manager: Vince Scalise
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
San Jose Willow Glen CFM
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Location: Minnesota & Lincoln-at elementary school
Day & Time: Sat, 7:30A-1P Apr-Nov
Manager: SuEllen Sterling
Phone: 408-353-4293
OAKLAND
Oakland Fruitvale Sun. CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: 34th Ave. and E.12th St. (Near Bart)
Day & Time: Sun, 10A-3P
Manager: Tom Limon
Phone: 510-535-6926
Web Site: www.unitycouncil.org
Oakland Jack London CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: Broadway & Embarcadero
Day & Time: Sun, 10A-2P
Manager: Thomas Dorn
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
Oakland Montclair Sun. CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: LaSalle Ave. (between Mountain & Moraga)
Day & Time: Sun, 9A-1P
Manager: Syroos & Ron Pardini
Phone: 510-745-7100
Web Site: www.urbanvillageonline.com
Temescal CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: 5300 Claremont Ave. (DMV)
Day & Time: Sun, 9A-1P
Manager: Ron Pardini
Phone: 510-745-7100
Web Site: www.urbanvillageonline.com/
E. Oakland Senior Center CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: 9255 Edes Ave at Jones Ave
Day & Time: Wednesday, 10:30A-2:30P
Manager: Frank Rose
Phone: 510-562-8989
Oakland Fruitvale Thurs CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: 34th Ave. and E.12th St. (Near Bart)
Day & Time: Thurs, 2P-7P
Manager: Tom Limon
Phone: 510-535-6926
Web Site: www.unitycouncil.org
E. Oakland CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: 73rd Ave. & International Blvd
Day & Time: Fri, 10A-2P, May-Nov
Manager: Shene Bowie & Wilma Gaines
Phone: 510-638-1742
Oakland Kaiser CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: Howe between MacArthur & 40th St.
Day & Time: Fri, 10A-2P
Manager: John Silveira
Phone: 800-949-FARM
Web Site: www.pcfma.com
Old Oakland CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: 9th St between Broadway & Clay
Day & Time: Fri, 8A-2P
Manager: Ron Pardini
Phone: 510-745-7100
Web Site: www.urbanvillageonline.com
Oakland Grand Lake CFM
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: Grand Ave and Macarthur Blvd.
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-2P
Manager: Jim Fenton
Phone: 415-472-6100
Web Site: www.marinfarmersmarkets.org
The Mo' Better Food Market
City: Oakland
County: Alameda
Location: 7th St. & Mandela Parkway
Day & Time: Sat, 10A-4P
Manager: David Roach
Phone: 510-776-4178
MARIN
Marin Farmers Markets School Tours
Organization description: Marin Farmers Markets operates seven markets in the Bay area, four in Marin County and three in Alameda County.
Program description: Meet the farmers and learn how they grow their crops, where they come from, what is in season, and why they choose to farm. Also meet local artisans, bakers, food purveyors and a MFMA market manager. Choose to attend a market orientation, participate in a self-guided farmers market treasure hunt, or take a tour with a market manager.
Target audience: K-12
Program length: varies upon your request
Availability: Thursdays 9am to noon, year-round, rain or shine.
Group capacity: flexible
Program costs: Free.
Spanish translation: Spanish language guide may be available.
Location: San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market
Contact name: Tyler Thayer
Contact phone: 415-472-6100 ext.104.
Email: tyler@marinfarmersmarket.org
Website: www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org
Palo Alto
East Palo Alto Community CFM
City: Palo Alto
County: Santa Clara
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1425 Bay Road
Day & Time: Sun, 1P-5P
Manager: Cornelia Fletcher
Phone: (650) 324-2769
Web Site: www.collectiveroots.org
S. Palo Alto CFM
City: S. Palo Alto
County: Santa Clara
Location: California Ave. and El Camino
Day & Time: Sun, 9A-1P
Manager: Ron Pardini
Phone: 510-745-7100
Web Site: www.urbanvillageonline.com/
Palo Alto Downtown CFM
City: Palo Alto
County: Santa Clara
Location: Gilman behind post office
Day & Time: Sat, 8A-Noon May-Dec
Manager: Nancy Pleibel
Phone: 650-328-2827
Web Site: pafarmersmarket.org
LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKETS
Manhattan Beach Farmers Market
Organization description: Operated by the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Association, the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market is located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, blocks from the ocean, adjacent to the Civic Center, Public Library and Police and Fire Department.
Program description: During your visit children will be able to see and taste fresh fruits and vegetables, learn about farmers and learn about the benefits of eating fresh locally-grown food. Children are given clue-hunt activities to reinforce learning, all in a fun environment. Children will leave with a small goodie bag. Groups are usually broken down in three 15 to 20 children subgroups, and rotate to visit the farmers market and the adjacent Police and Fire Deparments.
Target audience: 3rd graders and up.
Program length: About 30 minutes for the farmers market portion.
Availability: Year round. Preferred hours are between 1 pm and 3 pm.
Group capacity: 15-20 max per group.
Program costs: Free.
Spanish translation: No
Location: 13th Street, between Valley Drive and Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Contact name: Nathalie Deschatres
Contact phone: (310) 379-9901.
Email: Nathalie@mbfarmersmarket.com
Website: www.mbfarmersmarket.com
L.A. Atwater Village CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 3250 Glendale Blvd. at Larga
Day & Time: Sun, 10A-2P
Manager: Pompea Smith
Phone: 323-463-3171
Web Site: www.farmernet.com
L.A. Melrose Place CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: Melrose Place & Croft
Day & Time: Sun, 10A-2P
Manager: Melissa Farwell
Phone: 818-591-8161
Web Site: www.ccfm.com
West Los Angeles CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 11360 Santa Monica Blvd.
Day & Time: Sun, 9A-2P
Manager: Lee Ostendorf
Phone: 562-449-9299
Web Site: www.westlafarmersmarket.com
Old L.A. CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: N. Ave. 57 and Marmion Way
Day & Time: Tues, 3P-8P
Manager: Misty Iwatsu
Phone: 323-255-5030
L.A. Adams/Vermont CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 1432 W. Adams @St. Agnes Catholic Church
Day & Time: Wed, 2P-6P
Manager: Leroy/Ida Edwards
Phone: 323-777-1755
Web Site: www.sfma.net
L.A. Downtown CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 5th St. and Flower
Day & Time: Wed, 11:30A-3P
Manager: Melissa Farwell
Phone: 818-591-8161
Web Site: www.ccfm.com
Santee Village/Fashion District CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 716 South Los Angeles Street
Day & Time: Wed, 4P-7P
Manager: Chase Mosley
Phone: 818-591-8161
Web Site: www.rawinspiration.org/dev/index.php
W. Los Angeles Kaiser CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 6041 Cadillac Ave. and La Cienega Blvd
Day & Time: Wed, 9:30A-1:30P
Manager: Cynthia Ojeda
Phone: 562-495-1764
Arts District / Little Tokyo CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 200 N. Spring St.
Day & Time: Thurs, 10A-2P
Manager: Susan Hutchinson
Phone: 323-660-8660
Web Site: www.downtownfarmersmarket.org
L.A. Chinatown
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 727 N. Hill & Alpine
Day & Time: Thurs, 2P-6P
Manager: Lan Gieng
Phone: 213-680-0243
Web Site: www.sfma.net
L.A. La Cienega CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 1801 La Cienega Blvd.
Day & Time: Thurs, 3P-7P
Manager: Cynthia Ojeda
Phone: 562-495-1764
LMU CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: Loyola Marymount University
Day & Time: Thurs, 1st of month, 9A-3P, Sept-May
Manager: Sandra Qatami
Phone: 310-338-2975
Web Site: www.lmu.edu
Eagle Rock CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 2100 Merton Ave.
Day & Time: Fri, 5P-9P
Manager: Michael Noguiera
Phone: 323-225-5466
L.A. Bank of America CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 333 S. Hope St.
Day & Time: Fri, 11A-3P
Manager: Melissa Farwell
Phone: 818-591-8161
Web Site: www.ccfm.com
L.A. Echo Park CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: Sunset Blvd. and Logan St.
Day & Time: Fri, 3P-7P
Manager: Pompea Smith
Phone: 323-463-3171
Web Site: www.farmernet.com
L.A. Mudtown CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 10950 S. Central Ave.
Day & Time: Fri, 2P-7P
Manager: Ida Edwards
Phone: 323-563-5639
East Los Angeles CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 4801 East 3rd Street
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-2P
Manager: Annette Ramirez
Phone: 323-263-4462
L.A. Central Ave CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 43rd St and Central Ave.
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-1P
Manager: Pompea Smith
Phone: 323-463-3171
Web Site: www.farmernet.com
L.A. Harambee CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: Crenshaw & Slauson
Day & Time: Sat, 10A-4P
Manager: Jabari Jumaane
Phone: 323-292-5550
L.A. Leimert Park CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 43rd and Degnan
Day & Time: Sat, 9A-2P
Manager: Pompea Smith
Phone: 323-463-3171
Web Site: www.farmernet.com
L.A. Park La Brea CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 475 S. Carson Ave.
Day & Time: Sat, 10A-2P
Manager: Jessica Kim
Phone: 213-447-7795
L.A. Silverlake CFM
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles
Location: 3700 Sunset Blvd
Day & Time: Sat, 8A-1P
Manager: Edwin Gomez
Phone: 323-661-7771
Web Site: www.sfma.net
SAN DIEGO FARMERS MARKETS
San Diego Chinese Center CFM
City: San Diego
County: San Diego
Location: Third Ave between Island Ave & J St.
Day & Time: Sun, 9A-1P
Manager: David Klaman & Diem Do
Phone: 619-279-0032
San Diego Hillcrest CFM
City: San Diego
County: San Diego
Location: Lincoln & Normal-DMV Parking Lot
Day & Time: Sun, 9A-1P
Manager: David Larson
Phone: 619-237-1632
San Diego Coronado CFM
City: Coronado
County: San Diego
Location: 1st & B.- Ferry Landing
Day & Time: Tues, 2:30P-6P
Manager: Mary Hillebrecht
Phone: 760-741-3763
Web Site: www.sfma.net
Ocean Beach Wed CFM
City: San Diego
County: San Diego
Location: 4900 blck of Newport Between Cable& Bacon
Day & Time: Wed, 4P-7P
Manager: David Klaman & Diem Do
Phone: 619-279-0032
Tierrasanta CFM
City: San Diego
County: San Diego
Location: De Portola Middle School Parking Lot
Day & Time: Wed, 3P-7P
Manager: Ron LaChance
Phone: 858-272-7054
San Diego Horton Square
City: San Diego
County: San Diego
Location: Horton Square
Day & Time: Thurs, 11A-3P, Mar-Oct
Manager: Mary Hillebrecht
Phone: 760-741-3763
Web Site: www.sfma.net
San Diego North Park CFM
City: Chula Vista
County: San Diego
Location: University and 32nd St. in CVS Pharmacy parki
Day & Time: Thurs, 3P-sunset (Spring/Summer); 2P-dark
Manager: David Larson
Phone: 619-237-1632
San Diego Clairemont Fri CFM
City: Clairemont
County: San Diego
Location: Ray A Kroc Middle School
Day & Time: Fri, 3:30P-7P
Manager: Susan Beach
Phone: 858-272-4267
San Diego Clairemont Sat CFM
City: San Diego
County: San Diego
Location: Lindbergh Schweitzer School
Day & Time: Sat, 3P-6:30P
Manager: Veronica Robert
Phone: 619-602-3644
San Diego Pacific Beach CFM
City: Pacific Beach
County: San Diego
Location: Mission Blvd & Reed
Day & Time: Sat, 8A-Noon
Manager: Mary Hillebrecht
Phone: 760-741-3763
Web Site: www.sfma.net
San Diego South Park CFM
City: San Diego
County: San Diego