The first stone fruit of the season is upon us, and we couldn't be happier! Nothing hints at summer approaching quite like a…
We love peas! They are one of the earliest crops to mature in the spring and you can use them in all kinds…
Asparagus, our favorite part of spring produce (don't tell the other veggies), is in season now at the Saturday Morning Farmers' Market! Prized for its grassy, tender, and…
Also know as broad beans, the fava bean is a brightly colored green legume. Their nutty, buttery flavor and tender, creamy texture makes them well worth…
What could be better than the classic and affordable combo, rice and beans? Local and organic rice and beans, of course! If you're looking…
Want to grow your own food but don't know where to start? Think about getting your plant starts from the Chico Certified Farmers'…
We're full swing into spring now, meaning the Chico Certified Farmers' Market is ready and waiting with all new produce for your perusing pleasure. You'll…
While we often associate farmers' markets with beautiful, abundant produce, but they provide us so much more! Luckily for us, a wide variety of some…
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 will work in a…
In an effort to keep you, our community, the most up to date with our markets, makers, and farmers, here is some of…
Spring is fast approaching, and with it, those pesky seasonal sniffles, sneezes, and itches. But don't let them get you down, there are…
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="3104,3106,3105"] Charlie White and his beautiful potted flowers are back at the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market, a telltale sign that…
Kiwi fruit is one of the most interesting out there - brown and fuzzy and a little ho-hum on the outside, but bright…
Walnuts are the oldest nut known to man, dating back as far as 10,000 BC. While they are great as just a snack,…
Is there anyone who doesn't love the smell of fresh eucalyptus? We've yet to meet them! This plant is more than just a…
Beets are well known in our area and you'll see them all over our farmers' markets this time of year. They're fresh, delicious,…
When you think of a carrots you may think of the hum drum orange vegetable, only available in "baby" form or huge Bugs Bunny…
As the weather around us gets colder and colder, these hearty little winter babies thrive, becoming sweeter and more flavorful. Winter greens have so much to offer,…
While spring is the peak season for these pretty peppery treats, radishes are already starting to appear on the scene - And there's nothing better than fresh,…
Happy New Year from the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! We wish you joyful and healthy New Year filled with good food and great community!…
From all of us here at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market, we want to wish you a very happy and healthy holiday. We…
Thy holidays are upon us! And while the holidays can carry different significance for different people and cultures, we've all got one thing in common: food! There's no better…
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 that citrus fruit…
Cabbage is an incredibly flexible vegetable: soft, buttery, and mellow when braised over low heat, crunchy and bright when raw in salads or…
Every year around this time we are reminded of how very thankful we are for all of our community members for supporting our…
These members of the brassica family are some of the most beautiful, colorful and unusual products of the season. But do you ever…
We love kale, spinach, and chard just as much as the next person, but if you want to mix it up, these Asian veggies…
Plump, red, and enticing, it's pomegranate time at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! Sweet-tart juice, gem-like seeds, and only in season from about September…
It's that time of year again! The time of year when those cute, plump, bright orange persimmon faces start popping up at the…
[gallery columns="2" size="full" link="file" ids="2894,2895"] If you love fresh, aromatic spices, you're going to love Local Spicery, a new additional to the Chico…
In season from late summer through early spring (depending on the type and the region), pears are one fruit that we can't get…
[gallery size="full" ids="2880,2879,2878,2876,2877,2875"] We have arrived! The hint of fall in the air means pears and apples are moseying their way to the Chico…
[gallery size="full" link="file" columns="2" ids="2868,2867,2866,2865"] Nickler Acres is coming this Saturday with an expanded farm stand at the Chico Certified Farmers Market! The small…
[gallery size="full" columns="2" ids="2858,2855"] One of the greatest things about fall approaching is market grapes! We all know they are the perfect…
It's true! The first winter squash have arrived at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market, reminding us that cool nights are approaching and autumn…
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="2833,2832,2831,2830,2829,2828"] We've probably all seen them while wandering through the market, those strangely shaped, multi-color, big ol' beauties. But have…
Francia Family Farm has the sprouts of your dreams! Mung bean sprouts, lentil sprouts, pea sprouts, clover sprouts, sunflower greens sprouts, you name…
Peppers have arrived for the summer at Chico Saturday Farmers' Market. Right now is the beginning of prime time for peppers of all…
Yass! The heart of summer is upon us, and nothing satisfies on a particularly hot day quite like a cool, sweet, and juicy…
One of the best things about a local Farmers' Market is being introduced to produce you may not see in the grocery store,…
Is there anything cooler than a crunchy, juicy, local cucumber? Have no fear! Summer is here! And cucumbers are appearing left and right…
Eggs are the best, especially when they're local! Luckily for us, the Chico Certified Farmers' Market has several egg farmers providing us with fresh…
This Saturday, meet Neddy and Jessie, owners of Heartbeat Farm! Neddy and Jessie bought a preexisting farm and moved up to Paradise from the…
If you love colorful, friendly farm stands and farmers, you've probably already found your way to Yang's Farm! Kari, daughter of the founder, now…
Summer means eggplant season! When most people think of eggplant they think of the glossy purple, curvy, variety. But we're here to tell you that…
It's that time of year again (a personal favorite for us): Tomato Time! In red, green, yellow, and many shades in between, these solid…
Did you know this Saturday is the first official summer Saturday at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market? And boy, is she coming in hot…
Flick of the Whisk is a quaint and cute new bakery you can now find at the Chico Certified Farmer's Market! In business for a…
Oh my squash! It's already summer produce time! There is an almost endless variety of summer squash coming into season, varying in shape,…
The first stone fruit of the season is upon us, and we couldn't be happier! Nothing hints at summer approaching quite like a…
Technically these little gems are classified as a stone fruit, in two varieties: sweet and sour. Both have some serious nutritional value, and…
Also know as broad beans, the fava bean is a brightly colored leguminous vegetable. Their nutty, buttery flavor and tender, creamy texture makes them well worth…
Seasonal sniffles, sneezes, and itches got you down? There are things you can eat that may ease your allergy symptoms! Allergies are due…
It's that magical time of the year again, when the first strawberries of the season have arrived at the Saturday Morning Farmers' Market! Juicy, sweet,…
If you haven't purchased your seeds this year, it's not to late! Kalan Redwood, with a hand from her husband and children, is the…
We love the season change and settling into spring at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market. Not only is it an awakening from winter and…
If you love chocolate (and of course you do!) you'll love the newest addition to the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market: Armstrong Chocolate Company!…
Chilly weather can get a bad rap for being dark and drab, but we find it to be just the opposite at the Chico…
Asparagus is one of the first (and perhaps favorite) signs of spring, and luckily for us it is in season now at the Saturday Morning…
Charlie White and his beautiful potted flowers are back at the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market, a telltale sign that spring is on it's way! Our…
GRUB grown is an edible plant nursery, herb, and fruit farm located just miles from downtown Chico! You'll find Sherri Scott every Saturday cheerfully…
Pyramid Farms is one of those staple Chico Certified Farmers' Market booths you simply can't walk by without stopping! From a vast array of pretty produce,…
Cabbage may seems like a boring winter vegetable, but it is anything but! Cabbage is an incredibly versatile vegetable: soft, buttery, and mellow when…
Now is the time for bold and beautiful citrus, and the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market has you covered! The Citrus People, a farmers'…
Melons in the winter you say?! Yes, it's true! Also commonly known as the wax gourd (among many other names - ash gourd, white…
Shopping at the farmers market means getting to enjoy foods at their seasonal peak, and winter time means cooking warm, comforting dishes to keep…
Shopping at the farmers market means getting to enjoy foods at their seasonal peak, and winter time means cooking warm, comforting dishes to keep…