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by: DavidDuPont
A trip to the local farmers market is a weekly must on many Marinites schedule. With several opportunities to buy and consume fresh and often organic produce grown by local farmers, why not take the time to visit your areas farmers market?
The largest farmers market in Marin County and the third largest farmers market in California operates year-round at the Civic Center in San Rafael every Sunday between 8 am and 1 pm. Attracting nearly 200 farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisans to sell their products to locals. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
Local premier chefs shop regularly for their weekend produce at another farmers market held at the Civic Center in San Rafael each Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm. This one also operates throughout the year, and features 100 local farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisans. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
During the summer season, the Novato Farmers Market is held every Tuesday evening in the renovated part of town called Old Town, where locals shop for fruit and vegetables, treat their children to pony rides, face painting and balloon sculptures. Location: Grant Ave between Machin & Reichert, Novato.
Also a summertime phenomenon, the Fairfax Farmers Market is staged in a beautiful setting every Wednesday from 4 pm to 8 pm. Fairfax has banned single use plastic bags, so dont forget to take your tote bags! Location: Bolinas Rd & Elsie Lane, Fairfax.
The mission of the Marin Farmers Markets is to promote a viable food system, to educate the public about the benefits of buying fresh and locally grown food, and to bring farmers and communities together.
Fruits and Vegetables Found at MFMs:
Apples, Apricots, Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Bananas, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Cherries, Chicory, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Corn, Crabapples, Cranberries, Cucumbers, Dates, Eggplants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Gourds, Grapefruit, Grapes, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Kiwi Fruit, Kohlrabi, Kumquats, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Limes, Lychee Nuts, Mandarin Oranges, Mangoes, Melons, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Okra, Olives, Onions, Oranges, Papayas, Parsnips, Passion Fruit, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Pineapples, Plums, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Shallots, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Watermelon, Yams.
This list doesnt include the many varieties of nuts or the many types of lettuce, peppers, onions or olives for sale at the Farmers Markets, many of them sold direct from local farmers.
Its interesting to note that there are certain fruits that enjoy particular favor among the foodie community. Fruits in greater favor nowadays include Pomegranate and Heirloom Tomatoes. Pomegranate is cultivated in California mainly for its juice and is rich in Vitamins C and B5, as well as antioxidants. Heirloom Tomatoes are treasured each summer for their multiple colors, shapes and sizes and their unique and delicate flavors.
Popular seasonal vegetables and fruit that are commonly eaten in California include Artichokes and Avocados. Artichokes are a spiny vegetable that grows in Californias Central Valley area and Avocados are a pear-shaped fruit, also known as Alligator Pears, that are mainly cultivated in countries with tropical climates. Many avocados, mainly the Hass type, are also grown in Southern California.
About the Author
David DuPont, a realtor with The DuPont Group in Mill Valley, California, specializes in Sausalito,CA homes for sale and Tiburon real estate for high net-worth individuals and families. David is a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and brought to market the nation's largest residential real estate transaction in 2005.
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