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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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Supervisor Kim DeSerpa with Catherine Barr

Aptos Farmers Market Honored by Supervisor Kim DeSerpa

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...
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The Aptos Farmers Market is OPEN on Saturday, July 4!

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...
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