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
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
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets is proud to announce the launch of its revamped companion website, EdibleParadise.com just in time for holiday cooking and baking! Edible Paradise features seasonal recipes using ingredients available at the local farmers’ markets. “Our goal is to provide a resource that our community can easily access for information about local...Read More
