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

Families are invited back for another lively morning of discovery, tasting, and hands-on learning as the Kids Eat Right team from Montage Health returns to the Monterey Farmers Market on Friday, June 26 for an encore event after an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response earlier this season. This interactive program encourages children and adults alike to explore...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