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
Long before sunrise, while most of Monterey County is still asleep, fishermen are already at work. For Joseph Bonanno of M.I.F. Seafood, life on the water began long before he officially entered the fishing business. His family has worked in commercial fishing for generations — a tradition that began when his grandfather immigrated from Sicily...Read More
Join the Aptos Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20, for a joyful community celebration marking the 50th Anniversary of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets. For five decades, the markets have brought together local farmers, food artisans, chefs, and neighbors through a shared love of fresh food, sustainable agriculture, and community connection. What began in...Read More
Have a conversation, discover something delicious, and explore the flavors of the season at the Edible Paradise booth — a welcoming gathering place at the Aptos Farmers Market dedicated to seasonal cooking, culinary inspiration, and connecting more deeply with the food grown by our local farmers. Whether you’re searching for dinner inspiration, curious about an...Read More
The Aptos Farmers Market is glad to welcome Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes, a longtime community organization dedicated to improving food security and supporting families throughout the Pajaro Valley. Stop by their booth to learn how local residents, farmers market shoppers, and volunteers can help strengthen access to healthy food in our community. Representatives will...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
The Cookbook Exchange at the Aptos Farmers Market has been a great success so far! As the fall season rolls in, it’s the perfect time to declutter those shelves or pass along a cookbook you’ve already enjoyed. We’re currently seeking new donations to keep our collection fresh and inspiring — so if you’re doing some...Read More
Thank you Good Times readers for voting our Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College the BEST FARMERS MARKET in Santa Cruz County for 14 consecutive years! We don’t take our farmers market customers for granted — thank you for your ongoing support of our many small family farmers and artisans who work hard every day...Read More
It’s hard to believe, but our farmers market organization is 46 years old this July! Last year, our 45th-anniversary celebration was postponed due to the pandemic — so this year, we are celebrating! What began as a small, grassroots effort by a few local farmers 46 years ago, the Aptos Farmers Market has blossomed into...Read More
