The Aptos Farmers Market received special recognition from Santa Cruz County Supervisor Kim DeSerpa in celebration of 50 years of bringing the community together. Supervisor DeSerpa surprised MBCFM Executive Director Catherine Barr with a proclamation honoring the market’s long-standing role as a beloved Saturday gathering place in Aptos — filled with fresh local produce, beautiful...Read More
Planning your Independence Day celebration? Be sure to start your morning at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! We will be open during our regular hours from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 4. There’s no better place to gather the freshest ingredients for your holiday table. Shop an incredible selection of...Read More
Meet Frank Lima, the creative force behind The Great Morgani, during a special book signing at the Aptos Farmers Market on Saturday, July 11. One of the things that makes our community so fun and interesting is the people. Santa Cruz in particular has attracted more than its fair share of characters over the years....Read More
Join us at the Aptos Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20, as we celebrate an extraordinary milestone — the 50th Anniversary of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets! Since 1976, our markets have been bringing together local farmers, food artisans, chefs, and neighbors through a shared love of fresh food, sustainable agriculture, and community connection....Read More
With the arrival of spring, two beloved seasonal farmers markets return—bringing with them the colors, flavors, and simple pleasures of the season. It’s the perfect time to reconnect with your local growers, discover what’s just been harvested, and enjoy a slower, more intentional way to shop. Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard Opening Tuesday, May...Read More
A visit to the farmers market is one of life’s simple pleasures—fresh food, open air, and a vibrant community gathering. To help keep our markets safe, clean, and accessible for everyone, we maintain a strict no pets policy. Service dogs are always welcome. Recently, we’ve seen some confusion—and increasing challenges—around the difference between service dogs...Read More
Editor’s Note: Fifty Years of the Food Revolution Over the past fifty years, the way Americans think about food has quietly transformed. What was once dominated by industrial production has given way to a renewed appreciation for foods made with skill, care, and a connection to the land. Farmers markets have played an important role...Read More
If you’ve ever stood at the Aptos Farmers Market holding an unfamiliar vegetable and wondering what on earth to do with it, chances are Chef Andrew Cohen appeared at your elbow with a smile. “Oh, that? You’re going to love it,” he’d say — and before you knew it, you had not one recipe, but...Read More
In 2026, the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets proudly celebrates 50 years of serving the Central Coast—five decades of bringing farmers and communities together through food, stewardship, and shared purpose. What began in 1976 as a modest local market has grown into a cherished regional institution, deeply woven into the daily lives of farmers, families,...Read More
