Blog 26 Aug 2022 Produce Highlight: Sweet + Spicy Peppers Peppers and chiles are out in full force at Chico Certified Farmers' Market - Right now is prime time for peppers of all… CCFM Staff
Blog 17 Jun 2022 Peachy News: It’s Stone Fruit Season! Yes, it's true - It's that wonderful time of the year when stone fruits make their appearance at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market!… CCFM Staff
Blog 27 May 2022 Farmer Highlight: Burns Blossom Farm Let's give a big welcome (back) to Burns Blossom Farm! This family owned and community focused farm is now at the… CCFM Staff
Blog 06 May 2022 Produce Spotlight: Flower Power They say April showers bring May flowers, and thank goodness we got a few of those showers last month! Now May… CCFM Staff
Blog 22 Apr 2022 Produce Spotlight: Strawberries Have Arrived! Despite the drizzly weather we've having, you can believe it - it's true! It's that magical time of the year again,… CCFM Staff
Blog 15 Apr 2022 Produce Spotlight: Artichokes are Here! Artichokes may look like they don't want to be eaten, but they’re actually quite easy to prepare and oh-so-versatile! The… CCFM Staff
Blog 08 Apr 2022 Produce Spotlight: Pea Tendrils Crunchy, curly, tender, and cute as all get out, if you don't love pea tendrils yet, let us tell you… CCFM Staff
Blog 01 Apr 2022 Spring is in the Air at the CCFM! Is there anything better than Spring? Light breezes, passing clouds, bright blooms, and tasty, tender vegetables are our official signs… CCFM Staff
Blog 25 Mar 2022 Produce Spotlight: Stuff You Should Carrot-Bout! When you think of a carrots you may think of the hum drum orange vegetable, only available in "baby" form or… CCFM Staff
Blog 18 Mar 2022 Market Feature: Spring Fever Nursery Spring Fever Nursery is back! A well know and long standing vendor at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market, Spring Fever Nursery… CCFM Staff
Blog 11 Mar 2022 Produce Highlight: Turnip Time! Now’s the time to celebrate the turnip! The pale purple and white root vegetable is humble and unfortunately all too often forgotten,… CCFM Staff
Blog 04 Mar 2022 Produce Highlight: RADishes! Spring is the peak season for these pretty peppery treats, and there's nothing better than fresh, local, sharp radishes from your Chico Certified… CCFM Staff
Blog 25 Feb 2022 It’s That Time Again! Down to Earth Nursery at the CCFM The much anticipated Charles White and his beautiful potted flowers are back at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market - a telltale sign that spring… CCFM Staff
Blog 18 Feb 2022 Ready, Set, Grow! Plant Starts Are Back at the Market! Want to grow your own food but don't know where to start? Think about getting your plant starts from the… CCFM Staff
Blog 11 Feb 2022 Produce Spotlight: We Love Cabbage Season! Seems like there are two types of people, those who like cabbage and those who don't. We're here to say… CCFM Staff
Blog 04 Feb 2022 Farmer Feature: Pine Creek Flowers Who says you can't get beautiful flowers in winter? Not us! Pine Creek Flowers is back at the market with… CCFM Staff
Blog 21 Jan 2022 Market Feature: Nani’s Nutty Granola Nani's Nutty granola is deliciously simple gourmet granola. It is full of oats, nuts and seeds that is lightly sweetened… CCFM Staff
Blog 14 Jan 2022 Lucky Foods for a Happy New Year! Happy New Year from the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! We're two weeks into the new year, and this year and… CCFM Staff
Blog 07 Jan 2022 Produce Highlight: Turn Over a New Leafy Green! As the weather around us gets colder and colder, these hearty little winter babies thrive, becoming sweeter and more flavorful.… CCFM Staff
Blog 30 Dec 2021 Welcome Back and Happy New Year! We're sorry to have missed you last Saturday, but we're so excited to spend the first day of the new… CCFM Staff
Blog 17 Dec 2021 Welcome Bell Ranch (and last week before the big day!) We are excited to introduce our newest vendor, Bell Ranch! They are located here in Chico, and you can find… CCFM Staff
Blog 10 Dec 2021 Gift Inspiration from the CCFM! Shopping local for the holidays is the gift that gives to your entire community! There's only only a few weeks… CCFM Staff
Blog 03 Dec 2021 The Holiday Craft Fair is Here! Have you been the Holiday Craft Fair yet? Located just a hop, skip, and jump from where the Wednesday market… CCFM Staff
Blog 26 Nov 2021 The Perks of Being a Cauliflower (and Romanesco!) Who says winter produce is boring?! Despite what some might think about veggies in winter, you'll definitely see some vibrant colors… CCFM Staff
Blog 19 Nov 2021 Happy Thanksgiving Chico! Every year we are reminded of how very thankful we are for all of our community members for supporting our… CCFM Staff
Blog 12 Nov 2021 The Zest is Yet to Come: Citrus Arrives at the Market! This time of year, it starts being all about the citrus! If you've been to the Chico Certified Farmers' Market lately, you've probably… CCFM Staff
Blog 05 Nov 2021 Produce Spotlight: Walnut Season! Have you been out to the Chico orchards lately? If so, you may have noticed big trucks, lotsa dust, and bustling… CCFM Staff
Blog 29 Oct 2021 Produce Spotlight: A Winter Squash Guide It's true! The first winter squash have arrived at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market, reminding us that even cooler nights… CCFM Staff
Blog 22 Oct 2021 Farmer Feature: Debbie’s Farm If you've been frequenting the market for years, you are no stranger to Debbie's Farm! This small farm in Capay prides itself on serving… CCFM Staff
Blog 15 Oct 2021 Market Feature: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is Back! Exciting news! Sierra Nevada is back at the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market serving fresh, local beer! They're at the market… CCFM Staff
Blog 08 Oct 2021 Produce Spotlight: Persimmon Guide! It's that time of year again! The time of year when those cute, plump, bright orange persimmon faces start popping up at the… CCFM Staff
Blog 01 Oct 2021 Produce Highlight: It’s Pomegranate Time! Yes, it's time! Plump, red, and enticing, it's pomegranate time at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! Sweet-tart juice, gem-like seeds, and… CCFM Staff
Blog 24 Sep 2021 Welcome to Fall at the CCFM! There's really nothing more enjoyable than fall in Chico, especially at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! With its ever changing colors,… CCFM Staff
Blog 17 Sep 2021 Farmer Feature: Noble Orchards is Back! Exciting news! Noble Orchards is back at the market with their delicious apples! Noble Orchards is not only a family owned… CCFM Staff
Blog 10 Sep 2021 Produce Highlight: Fresh Herbs Nothing adds depth to your recipes like fresh herbs! Fresh herbs can transform a simple meal into something flavorful, interesting, and exciting! Sure, dried herbs… CCFM Staff
Blog 03 Sep 2021 Produce Highlight: Feeling Grapeful One of the greatest things about fall approaching is market grapes! We all know they are the perfect snack, but… CCFM Staff
Blog 27 Aug 2021 Product Highlight: Here Comes the Sun(flowers)! And not just sunflowers! While the sunnies are out in full force right now, summer at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market… CCFM Staff
Blog 20 Aug 2021 Farmer Feature: Julia’s Fruit Stand Julia's Fruit Stand is a family owned fruit stand out of Los Molinas that prides itself on growing the produce they sell.… CCFM Staff
Blog 13 Aug 2021 Summertime Inspiration! This week we just wanted to stop for a moment and appreciate the beauty and bounty currently at the Chico… CCFM Staff
Blog 06 Aug 2021 Produce Highlight: Summer Squash! There is an almost endless variety of summer squash in peak season, varying in shape, size, color, and flavor. From pale… CCFM Staff
Blog 23 Jul 2021 Produce Highlight: The Eggplant High summer means eggplant season! When most people think of eggplant they think of the purple, curvy, hefty guy. You know, the emoji… CCFM Staff
Blog 16 Jul 2021 Farmer Feature: The Peach Jamboree The Peach Jamboree, nestled in the Sierra Foothills, is owned and operated by life mates Danny and Drew. The two… CCFM Staff
Blog 09 Jul 2021 Produce Highlight: Peppers and Chiles! Peppers and chiles are out in full force at Chico Certified Farmers' Market - Right now is prime time for peppers of all… CCFM Staff
Blog 02 Jul 2021 Produce Highlight: Melon 101 There are millions of melons out there right now at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! Okay, maybe not millions, but there… CCFM Staff
Blog 25 Jun 2021 Produce Highlight: Tomatoes Are Back! It's that time of year again - a personal favorite for us - Tomato Time! In red, green, yellow, and many… CCFM Staff
Blog 18 Jun 2021 Produce Highlight: Fig Season! A perfectly ripe fig is a true luxury. From its subtle honeyed sweetness and uniquely plump exterior to its bright and soft interior (and those tiny seeds that… CCFM Staff
Blog 11 Jun 2021 Farmer Feature: Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm Does it get much better than a fresh blueberry? Besides being one of the healthiest foods around (they're very high in… CCFM Staff
Blog 04 Jun 2021 Farmer Feature: Blind Opossum Farm We love when our local produce family continues to grow! Please welcome Blind Opossum Farm to the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! Blind… CCFM Staff
Blog 28 May 2021 Produce Highlight: It’s Gonna be a Peachy Summer (and Other Stone Fruits, Too!) IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING! It's that wonderful time of the year when stone fruits starts to make their appearance at the Chico… CCFM Staff
Blog 21 May 2021 Produce Highlight: What’s the Dill with Cucumbers? Is there anything cooler than a crunchy, juicy, local cucumber? Have no fear! Summer is (almost) here! And cucumbers are appearing… CCFM Staff
Blog 14 May 2021 Farmer Feature: Road Roaster Coffee Company Scot and Chris, husband and wife duo, are the proud owners and operators of Road Roaster Coffee Company! Currently located in Forest… CCFM Staff
Blog 07 May 2021 Farmer Feature: Williamson Farms What better time to enjoy this farm stand than May, National Strawberry Month! At the Williamson Farms market booth you'll… CCFM Staff
Blog 30 Apr 2021 Produce Highlight: This Dish on Radishes Spring is the peak season for these pretty peppery treats, and there's nothing better than fresh, local, sharp radishes from your Chico Certified… CCFM Staff
Blog 23 Apr 2021 Produce Highlight: Give Peas a Chance We love peas! They are one of the earliest crops to mature in the spring and you can use them… CCFM Staff
Blog 16 Apr 2021 Battle Spring Allergies with Local Foods! Seasonal sniffles, sneezes, and itches got you down? There are things you can eat that may ease your allergy symptoms!… CCFM Staff
Blog 09 Apr 2021 Farmer Feature: Saeturn Farms Owned and operated by James, Saeturn Farms has been at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market since 1995 (that's 26 years!) selling… CCFM Staff
Blog 02 Apr 2021 Farmer Feature: Yoon Chao’s Farm If you love strawberries as much as we do, you've probably noticed their return to the Chico Certified Farmers' Market!… CCFM Staff
Blog 26 Mar 2021 Spring Has Sprung: Produce Must Haves! Light breezes, passing clouds, bright blooms, and tasty, tender vegetables are our official signs that spring has indeed arrived! Not… CCFM Staff
Blog 19 Mar 2021 Produce Highlight: Asparagus is Back! If you've been a follower of this newsletter for a while, it's no secret that we play favorites every spring -… CCFM Staff
Blog 05 Mar 2021 Ready, Set, Grow! Plant Starts Are Back at the Market! Want to grow your own food but don't know where to start? Think about getting your plant starts from the… CCFM Staff
Blog 26 Feb 2021 Farmer Feature: It’s Tulip Time at Down to Earth Nursery! The much anticipated Charles White and his beautiful potted flowers are back at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market - a telltale sign that spring… CCFM Staff
Blog 19 Feb 2021 Product Highlight: Eucalyptus! Is there anyone who doesn't love the smell of fresh eucalyptus? We've yet to meet them! This plant is more… CCFM Staff
Blog 12 Feb 2021 Produce Spotlight: Keep Calm and Carrot On! When you think of a carrots you may think of the hum drum orange vegetable, only available in "baby" form or… CCFM Staff
Blog 05 Feb 2021 Produce Spotlight: We Love Cabbage Season! Seems like there are two types of people, those who like cabbage and those who don't. We're here to say… CCFM Staff
Blog 29 Jan 2021 Produce Spotlight: Let’s Turnip the Attention on this Special Root Veg! Now’s the time to celebrate the turnip! The pale purple and white root vegetable is humble and unfortunately all too often forgotten,… CCFM Staff
Blog 22 Jan 2021 Farmer Feature: Dobis-Beach Oranges are Back! Orangeyouglad it's still citrus season? So are we! Especially with friendly, seasonal farmers Jolan Dobis and Jeff Beach around! The wife and husband duo of… CCFM Staff
Blog 15 Jan 2021 Produce Spotlight: Leafy Winter Greens! As the weather around us gets colder and colder, these hearty little winter babies thrive, becoming sweeter and more flavorful.… CCFM Staff
Blog 08 Jan 2021 Lucky Foods for a Happy New Year! Happy New Year from the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! We wish you a joyful and healthy year filled with good food… CCFM Staff
Blog 01 Jan 2021 Produce Spotlight: Colorful Cauliflower Season! Who says winter produce is boring?! Despite what some might think about veggies in winter, you'll definitely see some vibrant colors… CCFM Staff
Blog 26 Dec 2020 Baker Feature: Near & Dear Baked Goods Local, organic, vegan. That is the mantra of Near & Dear Baked Goods, and boy, do they sure walk the walk! … CCFM Staff 1 Comment
Blog 18 Dec 2020 One Week Left to Shop Local for the Holidays! From all of us here at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market, we want to wish you a very happy and… CCFM Staff
Blog 11 Dec 2020 Produce Spotlight: Citrus Season! This time of year, it's all about the citrus! If you've been to the Chico Certified Farmers' Market lately, you've probably noticed… CCFM Staff
Blog 04 Dec 2020 The Holiday Craft Fair Continues! If you haven't checked out the Holiday Craft Fair yet, keep reading for the inside scoop! If you have, here's… CCFM Staff
Blog 27 Nov 2020 Check Out the Holiday Craft Fair! Have you been the Holiday Craft Fair yet? Located just a hop, skip, and jump from where the Wednesday market… CCFM Staff
Blog 20 Nov 2020 Happy Thanksgiving Chico! This year is probably going to look a little different for most of the community, but even still, we are reminded… CCFM Staff
Blog 13 Nov 2020 Produce Spotlight: Pomegranates Are Here! Another trip around the sun really just means a whole year waiting for pomegranates to return - and it's finally… CCFM Staff
Blog 06 Nov 2020 Produce Spotlight: A Winter Squash Guide Winter squash season is here, and they are abundant as ever at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! Oddly enough, the term "winter squash"… CCFM Staff
Blog 30 Oct 2020 Market Feature: Yony’s Roasted Corn We all the love fresh, local produce at the Chico Certified Farmer's Market, but one thing that makes a market… CCFM Staff
Blog 23 Oct 2020 Produce Spotlight: Persimmon Guide! It's that time of year again! The time of year when those cute, plump, bright orange persimmon faces start popping up at the… CCFM Staff
Blog 16 Oct 2020 Farmer Feature: Pedrozo Dairy and Cheese Co. There are few things in this world greater than cheese, but local cheese from 100% grass-fed cows is definitely one… CCFM Staff
Blog 09 Oct 2020 Produce Highlight: Achieve Grapeness! One of the greatest things about the beginning of fall is market grapes! We all know they are the perfect snack,… CCFM Staff
Blog 02 Oct 2020 Falling into Autumn (Bye Summer!) There's really nothing more enjoyable than fall in Chico, especially at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! With its ever changing… CCFM Staff
Blog 25 Sep 2020 Produce Highlight: Chiles and Peppers! Peppers and chiles are out in full force at Chico Certified Farmers' Market - Right now is prime time for peppers of all… CCFM Staff
Blog 18 Sep 2020 Rancher Feature: Divide Ranch Owned and operated by ranchers Kathy and Mike Landini, Divide Ranch has been bringing their all natural beef to the… CCFM Staff
Blog 11 Sep 2020 Maker Feature: California Soulshine Designs For lovers of beautiful, unique (and functional!) pieces of art, there is local pottery company, California Soulshine Designs. Owned and… CCFM Staff
Blog 04 Sep 2020 Produce Highlight: Eggplants! September means peak eggplant season! While most people think of eggplant they think of the purple, curvy, hefty guy. You know, the emoji one. But… CCFM Staff
Blog 28 Aug 2020 Farmer Feature: Nickler Acres Nickler Acres is a small family farm located in Gerber, CA. Run by farmers Mindy and Keith Nickler, they strive to provide… CCFM Staff
Blog 21 Aug 2020 Product Highlight: Cucumber Clues! Is there anything cooler than a crunchy, juicy, local cucumber? Have no fear! Summer is here! And cucumbers are appearing left and… CCFM Staff
Blog 14 Aug 2020 Farmer Feature: Pyramid Farms Pyramid Farms is one of those staple Chico Certified Farmers' Market booths you simply can't walk by without stopping! From a vast… CCFM Staff
Blog 07 Aug 2020 Summertime and the Market’s Easy (To Look At!) This week we just wanted to stop for a moment and appreciate the beauty and bounty currently at the Chico… CCFM Staff
Blog 31 Jul 2020 Farmer Feature: Fang Farms Fang Farms is market staple and has been around the Chico Certified Farmers' Market about as long as anyone can… CCFM Staff
Blog 24 Jul 2020 Melons 101: A Market Guide There are millions of melons out there right now at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! Okay, maybe not millions, but there… CCFM Staff
Blog 17 Jul 2020 Farmer Feature: Gold Roots Farm The local farming (and market) world continues to grow as we welcome Gold Roots Farm to our community! Located just… CCFM Staff
Blog 10 Jul 2020 Baker Feature: Hearth and Stone Bakery Owners and operators of Hearth and Stone Bakery, Larry and Chris, have been in the bread game for quite some… CCFM Staff
Blog 03 Jul 2020 Baker Feature: Camina Bakery If you are a true lover of bread, we highly suggest checking out the newly(ish) formed bakery, Camina - if you haven't… CCFM Staff
Blog 26 Jun 2020 Farmer Feature: Ha Lee Moua Ha Lee Moua has been farming and at the market for 20+ years! If you're at the market frequently, it is… CCFM Staff
Blog 19 Jun 2020 Farmer Feature: TurkeyTail Farm TurkeyTail Farm may be new to the Chico Certified Farmers' Market (this is their first year), but they are certainly… CCFM Staff
Blog 12 Jun 2020 Farmer Feature: Debbie’s Farm If you've been frequenting the market for years, you are no stranger to Debbie's Farm! This small farm in Capay prides itself on serving… CCFM Staff
Blog 05 Jun 2020 The Berry Best: Summer Berries Are Here! We are berry excited that berry season is upon us at the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market! Now that we're in June,… CCFM Staff
