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Monterey Bay farmers markets

Last Market Days of the Season: Carmel & Del Monte Farmers Markets

As summer gives way to fall, two Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets will soon wrap up their seasons for the year. The Del Monte Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center will hold its final Sunday market on September 27, and the Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard final Tuesday market will be September 29....
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Know Your Farmer: Why Local Food Builds a Safer, More Trusted Food System

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...
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Viv Ncaus Koom Siab dance troupe

Sisters in Harmony: Young Hmong Dancers Bring Culture and Joy to the Aptos Farmers Market

Visitors to the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College recently received a wonderful surprise: a performance by the talented young dancers of Viv Ncaus Koom Siab, whose name means Sisters in Harmony. Dressed in beautiful, carefully coordinated attire, the dancers brought music, movement, color, and an unmistakable sense of joy to the market. Their performance...
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