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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.
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
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