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Meet the Meat 🥩

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At the Chico Certified Farmer's Market, we have many great vendors selling various locally made and grown items. One of those is meat!…

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Soup for the Soul

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A Guide to Making Soup: Make chili for days that are chilly, Chicken noodle when you’re feeling sickly, Split pea to bring you…

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Seeds of the Season

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They say that the things we work hardest for bring the most reward, and that’s especially true for the pomegranate. Its vibrant ruby-red…

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An Apple a Day 🍎

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The apple harvest has arrived! You know it's truly fall when the Noble Orchards booth is back at the market. The first of the…

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Hello Pumpkin 🎃

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Hey there, pumpkin! October is here, and whether you're into Halloween or just love the season, pumpkins and gourds make fantastic decorations. Of…

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The Cactus Chronicles 🌵

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Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or just starting your collection succulents and cacti are the perfect low-maintenance plants for any home. With a little…

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Grape Expectations 🍇

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Autumn Solstice has arrived, but it looks like summer weather isn't quite done with us yet. That means grapes are still around! Grapes,…

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How to Hydrate 💧

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Chico summer isn’t letting up just yet, so how do we stay hydrated until sweater weather finally arrives? Water’s a great place to…

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Farewell Beber 💙

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After 12 years of serving delicious fresh almond milk to our community, Beber Almond Milk has announced that they will close operations at…

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Cool Kohlrabi

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Looking and tasting suspiciously like a root vegetable, kohlrabi is actually not a root veggie at all - it's a member of the…

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One in a Melon 🍉

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Ask anyone what they associate with summer, and odds are they'll mention watermelon. Nothing hits like cold, juicy watermelon slices on a hot…

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Beat the Heat 🥵

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It is HOT HOT HOT outside in Butte County and will remain so for the foreseeable future. We hope most of you can…

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Get Figgy With It

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Figs are here! Come on by the Chico Certified Farmer's Market to pick up a basket (or two) of these delectable summertime treats.…

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Spotlight on Summer Squash

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Summer squash is called "summer squash" because it is harvested during summer! Which, if you weren't aware, officially began yesterday at 1:50 pm.…

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Fresh from the Vine 🍅

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Tomatoes. Are. BACK! It is my humble opinion that the Chico Certified Farmer's Market has the best tomatoes, only potentially topped by those grown…

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Stone Cold Stone Fruit

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You know summer is almost here when you start seeing stone fruit again at the Chico Certified Farmer's Market. Peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums,…

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Cheery Cherry Season 🍒

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Cherries are back! These delectable fruits will only be here now through August, so get them while they last! Cherries are scientifically known…

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Grad Season 🎓

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Graduation season is upon us. Students of all ages are preparing for promotion ceremonies marking a significant movement from one phase of student…

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Got Garlic? 🧄

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Garlic I adore, Don't tell me not to use more, There is no "too much". Garlic has been a culinary staple in cultures…

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Berry Exciting News

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It may still be a little rainy outside, but the presence of strawberries and blueberries at the market evokes a promise of warmer…

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Hoppy Easter! 🐣

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Hippity hoppity Easter's on its way! If you're lucky, perhaps the Easter Bunny will hide some lovely dyed and decorated eggs for you…

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Spring Has Sprung 🌸

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The spring season is upon us, from March 19th to June 20th, bringing with it warmer weather, greenery, blossoms, and a change in…

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Produce Spotlight: Fennel

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We all know what a carrot is, right? Long, orange, crunchy, and sweet. Well, fennel is carrot's cousin! Fennel, scientifically known as Foeniculum…

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Soup Story

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The weather outside is frightful, but a nice hot bowl of homemade soup is delightful. Embrace the rainy weather with soups! Pop by…

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Blend Me Up, Scotty!

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Smoothies are the starships of flavor, allowing you to explore the vast universe of health and wellness, one delicious sip at a time. …

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Get Serious About Citrus

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It's National Citrus Month! With a myriad of varieties and an unbelievably long list of health benefits, this is the perfect time of year…

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2024 – A New Start

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Happy New Year! As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, let's embark on a journey of renewal and nourishment.…

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Hello and Goodbye

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The weather is finally starting to make a change for the chillier! With a change in the season comes a change in seasonal…

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Teeny Weeny Kiwi

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Kiwi are truly bizarre-looking little fruits. With brown and often fuzzy exteriors and bright green or yellow interiors, kiwi fruits look like they…

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Oh My Gourd Squash!

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If you've been to market lately you've probably noticed that there's squash everywhere - summer and winter, big ones, small ones, green ones,…

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The Apple of My Pie

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Apples are here! Just in time for October. These "forbidden" fruits have been a part of the human diet for approximately 750,000 years,…

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Basil Instinct

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The basil plant, originally native to India, Asia, and Africa, was revered as a sacred and noble herb. The name basil actually comes…

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Grapes are Great

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Grapes. A fixture in still-life paintings, and the symbol of the God of Wine, Dionysus, grapes are one of the world's favorite snackable…

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Figs Are Here!!!!

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Figs are one of my FAVORITE late-summer fruits. They're perfect for snacking, sweet, and so versatile. You can eat them whole, slice 'em,…

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Pepper Perks

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Peter could pick quite a bit more than just a peck of peppers if he stopped by the Chico Certified Farmer's Market. A…

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One in a Melon

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Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and so many more kinds of melons can be found at the Chico Certified Farmers Market. Melons have been a…

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Dips For Your Chips

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Summer is in full swing, and the heat feels harder and harder to beat. When temperatures soar, we locals retreat to the one…

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Stone Fruit and Sundays

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Summer Solstice has passed, and we're officially in the summer season! The best part? STONE FRUIT IS BACK! That's right! Time to load…

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Stay Cool Chico 😎

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Temperatures are rising, but marketgoers are staying cool thanks to all the refreshingly chilled drinks and iced treats our vendors sling all summer…

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A Berry Special Newsletter

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Berries are BACK! While strawberries made their reappearance earlier this year, they have now been joined by cherries, blackberries, and blueberries galore. No…

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Pollen Has Come A-Callin’

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With springtime comes warmer weather, blue skies, blooming greenery, and POLLEN *cue frightening sound effect*. Puffy eyes, itchy skin, and runny noses abound…

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Return of the Strawberry

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Strawberries are BACK!!! We are truly blessed here in California because our climate is perfect for growing big, juicy, and sweet strawberries for…

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Bring on the Broccoli

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You know the rule: You have to finish your broccoli before you can have dessert! This cruciferous vegetable is likely no stranger to…

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It’s Spring! 🌸

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Spring has officially sprung, and the market is in full bloom! With a new season comes a new cast of characters to be…

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Stop and Smell the Flowers

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Spring is just around the corner, and it's bringing flowers! Every other stall at the market is selling bouquets, singles, and starts. Celebrate…

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Produce Spotlight: Turnips

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Let's talk about turnips. This often-overlooked vegetable is versatile, flavorful, and packs a serious nutritional punch. With both winter and summer varietals, you…

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So. Much. CITRUS!

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As I walked around the Saturday morning market last week, one thing stood out the most: There was so much citrus! Every other…

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What’s in Season?

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Most people associate winter with barren lands, but it's actually quite the opposite. There are LOTS of fruits and veggies that love the…

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Rainy Day Vibes

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When the weather grows rainy and cold and grey, we crave the things that make us feel cozy and warm. What better day…

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Holiday Gift Guide

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'Tis the season for gift giving! If you're stumped on what to buy your friends and family, read on through our gift guide…

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‘Tis the Season

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  'Tis the Season for reflecting, gratefulness, and giving. With the holidays fast approaching, where better to shop for meaningful gifts for friends…

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Oh My Gosh, Squash!

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It's officially Fall! With the change in the seasons comes a change in Farmer's Market offerings. As the weather gets cooler, keep an…

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