On September 17, 2026, the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market community lost one of its most familiar faces, its most enthusiastic teachers, and one of its dearest friends. Andrew Cohen — Chef Andrew to many of us — had been part of the farmers market for so long that it is difficult to imagine the...Read More
By Elizabeth Borelli, Good Times Saturday mornings at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College are a favorite way to start the weekend. I go not only for the sheer sensory delight, tables overflowing with vibrant flowers and fragrant herbs next to colorful displays of ripe fruit and gorgeous vegetables, but also to say hi...Read More
Think all apples taste more or less alike? One bite may change your mind. Join Prevedelli Farms for a delicious guided tasting at the Aptos Farmers Market celebrating the remarkable flavors, textures, and histories of apples grown right here in the Pajaro Valley. The Prevedelli family has been farming its Watsonville land for more than...Read More
There is something wonderfully hopeful about an old apple orchard. Every season begins again: blossoms open, fruit forms, branches grow heavy, and familiar varieties return—some with names and histories that reach back generations. At Prevedelli Farms in Watsonville, that annual rhythm is intertwined with a family history that spans more than 80 years. Today, Prevedelli...Read More
When news breaks about a foodborne illness outbreak, one of the first questions consumers ask is also one of the most difficult to answer: Where did this food come from? For produce purchased through a large, complex supply chain, the answer may involve growers, harvesting crews, packing facilities, processors, distributors, warehouses, transportation companies, retailers and...Read More
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
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
