Blog unnamed 42 scaled 09 Dec 2022 Holiday Gift Guide 'Tis the season for gift giving! If you're stumped on what to buy your friends and family, read on through… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 02 Dec 2022 Farmer Feature: Pure Honey Co. What's better to make things a little extra cozy than a dollop of honey in a hot tea? A dollop… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 29 scaled 25 Nov 2022 Winter is Coming! ❄️ Winter is coming and with it a new cast of fruits and vegetables to be found at the Chico Certified… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 18 Nov 2022 Farmer Feature: Mushroom Adventures Let's go on an adventure! A Mushroom Adventure, to be exact. Located on the outskirts of Marysville, this little family-run… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 8 11 Nov 2022 ‘Tis the Season 'Tis the Season for reflecting, gratefulness, and giving. With the holidays fast approaching, where better to shop for meaningful… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 5 1 04 Nov 2022 The Jewel of Autumn: Pomegranates They say it's the things we work hardest for that reward us the most, and that is certainly true of… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 8 28 Oct 2022 An Ode to Persimmons When an autumn chill is in the air and swirling leaves are everywhere, what better way to stave off the… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 7 21 Oct 2022 Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt 🍁🎃 We're just one week away from our annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! Join us Saturday, October 29th for… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 6 14 Oct 2022 Farmer Feature: Ha Lee Moua Ha Lee Moua farm has been growing and selling produce at the Chico Farmers Market for over 20 years. Odds… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 07 Oct 2022 Have a Soup-er Day 🥄 Grab yourself a cup of Hot Apple Chaider from Chico Chai and pick yourself up the ingredients for some delicious… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 8 30 Sep 2022 Oh My Gosh, Squash! It's officially Fall! With the change in the seasons comes a change in Farmer's Market offerings. As the weather gets… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 23 Sep 2022 Peaches, Passion Fruit, Jujubes, Oh My! The end of September is a magical time. A time where Summer ends, Autumn begins, and seasonal produce offerings are… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 6 scaled 16 Sep 2022 Farmer Feature: Gold Roots Farm A very warm welcome to Gold Roots Farm! Inspired by a love of organic farming that sprouted in Italy and… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 4 09 Sep 2022 New Merch!!! Show your love for the Chico Certified Farmers Market in style with NEW t-shirts, tanks, hats, and more! The new… CCFM Staff
Blog 1 02 Sep 2022 Produce Highlight: Figs! 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 4e6f20e2 a877 2d3c eabb 194c4a8d8f85 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 1 1 19 Aug 2022 Farmer Feature: Noble Orchards Welcome back to Noble Orchards! If you're from the area, you're probably already familiar with Noble Orchards. Laurie Noble has… CCFM Staff
Blog 1 12 Aug 2022 Produce Highlight: Eggplant Season! High summer means eggplant season! When most people think of eggplant they think of the glossy purple, curvy, variety. But we're here to… CCFM Staff
Blog 1 05 Aug 2022 We Just Love Summer! Around this time every year, we can't help but to stop for a moment and appreciate the beauty and bounty of the Chico… CCFM Staff
Blog cuc1 29 Jul 2022 Produce Highlight: The Very Cool Cucumber Is there anything cooler than a crunchy, juicy, local cucumber? Have no fear - summer is here! And cucumbers are appearing… CCFM Staff
Blog 1 22 Jul 2022 Farmer Feature: Welcome Leap Frog Farm! Help us welcome Leap Frog Farm, our newest addition to the Wednesday market! Leap Frog Farm is a small family… CCFM Staff
Blog 1 1 15 Jul 2022 Produce Highlight: Tomato, Toh-mah-toe – Who Cares, They’re Here! It's that time of year again - a personal favorite for us - Mater Time! The long anticipated (and never disappointing!) local… CCFM Staff
Blog b1 08 Jul 2022 Produce Highlight: Thank You Berry Much! Strawberries tend to get a lot of the accolades in summertime, but we just think all berries are some of… CCFM Staff
Blog 10 01 Jul 2022 Produce Highlight: There’s Just Something About Melons The heat of summer is upon us, and nothing quite satisfies on a hot day quite like a cool, sweet, and juicy… CCFM Staff
Blog market 24 Jun 2022 It’s Officially Summer – Time to Grill! Nobody wants to turn on an oven in this heat! And why would you? It's summertime in Chico, meaning there's lots… CCFM Staff
Blog d5979d4b 7e64 1a5f fe79 77ffe8315899 rotated 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 unnamed 10 Jun 2022 Produce Highlight: Summer Squash! Oh my squash! Summer is just around the corner, and those summer squashes have appear on the market scene! There… CCFM Staff
Blog 1 03 Jun 2022 Produce Spotlight: A Season to Cherry-sh! We know summer is still around the corner, but it sure starts to feel like it when we see cherries… CCFM Staff
Blog 8cceaef0 561f d3ca 84fb a8419a7e1e22 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 50d8161a 4853 4e57 ba19 7ee25a12ca59 20 May 2022 Produce Spotlight: Yes, Peas! We love peas! They are one of the earliest crops to mature in the spring and you can use them… CCFM Staff
Blog 1 13 May 2022 Love Spring but Hate Allergies? Let the CCFM Help! As much as we love spring, we hate that one pesky thing that accompanies it: Seasonal allergies! But if the… CCFM Staff
Blog b7169d94 0b2a 10ba 3f1a 03214572f83d 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 7 29 Apr 2022 Farmer Feature: Taste of Freedom Say hello to your new go-to for farm fresh eggs! Taste of Freedom is a small operation, run by owner/operator duo, Gorden… CCFM Staff
Blog 81e76736 9aee a114 3d46 67c20fa9b642 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 art2 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 eef35510 382a 7d12 50d3 766838240e08 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 30ad958c 2d79 446c b61b 7912fef9436a 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 3d3ac075 c5ca 4b69 91a7 5273c27abde9 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 673df97d 974e f53e 0ba7 0cf769ed6a14 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 d9a47a1c 8d6c 0f79 c942 37b9320e63b4 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 64cccbbe 976a fe97 9675 21d0c7da4439 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 06f954b9 b9d3 740d a77b 6d15fc479a27 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 0df24781 8093 cd09 948c 61afc1a370ab 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 9d9a7850 01c5 443c 8c3a 3d9f8d6b1c7d 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 c6d168eb adcc cca5 e4b1 1e5aeb7f529f 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 e56cbe3d 6e89 66cb 15cf 802729c7bd84 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 5b7b55b0 c1c1 9a72 dbae 897ac5eca1cf 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 110c1cf7 de53 2a18 c343 6087c7120f70 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 7aa7eff1 74c5 bf4f 8d22 07de0b0986ef 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 e1bd5681 956a 6445 2cbc 995d3eccc3e9 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 0127ac31 cc4f 7471 7d13 e5d5080c1bbe 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 654d5eff 28c1 b2fd 35cc b3cf0b3a823d 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 ae6e80f2 d056 a777 be4d f6cabde0c8d1 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 67d2f9f1 8dec 9b52 19ba 77bf011577d9 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 e2c3ce26 b19d 46c7 9214 4ed73828e57b 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 walnuts1 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 6c2b8628 69f9 446b b9fe 5b55327cf7eb 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 e71ff68e 6651 2cb8 f36b 983b54f8d94f 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 388fa081 d1d6 5d27 ab30 d27029534984 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 9a12dde7 f252 4952 9fff 100a94d81d41 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 1d6775df b00c 9d98 c2f7 6258309f0c2b rotated 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 82c4b83e 1352 b62a 29fd 4ee3039049a0 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 NobleOrchard1 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 77fc23f9 4a55 c4fc 7364 b8f6173d5507 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 a1a98512 6b13 6654 4796 d5fd853c6dfa 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 ef0e645c 7b4d 8789 71d5 5a7b5a1e8356 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 2076088e 5998 8a1b 3fc5 bd76ad9354f3 rotated 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 5884718d 49b6 352e bf18 4cca6d210955 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 5c8dd1dc 2ebd c076 55d9 bdbcbdb8bc97 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 5b48ea1e 9a0c db43 9432 1c49db7944fa 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 efaf88ef a2ab 40ff fbc5 43a4a75672a3 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 be8750cf cedb 473e bc0c 8b2848667699 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 2de354aa 3b1e 47a4 55c7 38e1e34c211c 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 a9241276 4b3d 4204 b232 25acfbe356ee 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 fd9ffa47 dc99 e857 c26d 09b144707d34 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 55e8b89d 5db7 93d5 65f4 0380f5b64d00 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 c1a43170 f4a3 0f80 f7e5 ace2495fbc86 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 54019df1 975f e58a 7322 fd1e586765f1 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 628e3cc7 b740 207e ffc4 070fee59e4dd 1 rotated 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 1ea62556 c310 8758 b9ce 0e61f3300c35 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 b9876ecb 391d 9892 715f da0ab3be5dad 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 18f5fe35 2dac 4f67 80da 3e21e3527e29 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 50d8161a 4853 4e57 ba19 7ee25a12ca59 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 663df89e 0c2d 42e4 bb70 46ea7b50849a 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 735ba00b ddc5 44dd be16 b0434bce25cc 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 3b27f30a 03a3 48a3 b573 9725406ae278 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 2cea49a8 7ae3 4f66 9f06 b4803731ebaf rotated 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 f3adc43c 1b8f 4aa2 99c4 af094d521ad4 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 0e85b2dc 8ac1 4f09 8344 aad51e3bbd57 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 flowers1 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 dc6e161a 4508 496f bc11 9df0156ba1ca 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 3d3ac075 c5ca 4b69 91a7 5273c27abde9 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 9224f117 177c 436d 8427 12ec38d80c27 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 272914d9 f847 4de2 8261 b2d17411c6db 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 d91a8116 4fdc 47dc bea4 f7c5c1481b14 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 5ce10ec5 e9d9 4fed 9c4e 39520c9376d5 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 3d99cee6 6fc3 4347 baea 8d3bdb863111 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 41dd36dd 65be 4971 8d4c 4ff545db030b 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 41ce9b16 9553 48d4 9133 24ebfd8e8834 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