Blog 6448c5c9 d948 4d22 b828 cb75ea38e646 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 a5ed83a8 81f6 4a32 8f0d 40e238ede094 rotated 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 c9a07cef 334c 45de 9317 174af86bda4b 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 7ebd4590 d49f 490b 9bf9 8db543fc54b0 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 4f262d2b 8e93 4320 8402 34bb2943cd1a 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 pomegranate1 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 WinterSquash1 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 18c09948 761d 4633 9587 db004e7b845d 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 9a12dde7 f252 4952 9fff 100a94d81d41 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 Pedrozoa2d91611 e114 45ba af10 7e8ffb605c27 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 Grapes1dde6fdc 75b9 4624 a2c3 51a3d3876c54 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 fall4 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 pep1 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 divide1 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 casoulshine1 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 eggplant1 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 nickleracres1 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 cucumber1 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 pyramid1 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 summer1 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 fangfarms 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 melon1 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 gr01 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 hearthandstone1 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 camina1 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 haleemoua1 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 turkeytail1 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 debbiesfarm7 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 berry1 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
Blog stonefruit1 29 May 2020 Farmer Feature: Dhillon Farm is Back with Stone Fruit! The first stone fruit of the season is upon us, and we couldn't be happier! Nothing hints at summer approaching… CCFM Staff
Blog pea1 22 May 2020 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 asparagus1 15 May 2020 Produce Highlight: Asparagus is Back! 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… CCFM Staff
Blog fava1 08 May 2020 Produce Highlight: Time for Fava Beans! Also know as broad beans, the fava bean is a brightly colored green legume. Their nutty, buttery flavor and tender, creamy texture makes… CCFM Staff
Blog rice1 01 May 2020 Pantry Staples: Rice and Beans at the Market! What could be better than the classic and affordable combo, rice and beans? Local and organic rice and beans, of course!… CCFM Staff
Blog start2 24 Apr 2020 Let’s Get Growing: Plant Starts Available 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 spring1 17 Apr 2020 Spring in Full Swing: Produce Must Haves! We're full swing into spring now, meaning the Chico Certified Farmers' Market is ready and waiting with all new produce for… CCFM Staff
Blog bread1 10 Apr 2020 Local Bread, Eggs, and Meats! While we often associate farmers' markets with beautiful, abundant produce, but they provide us so much more! Luckily for us, a wide… CCFM Staff
Blog herb1 03 Apr 2020 Guide to 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 MARKETLOGO 27 Mar 2020 How You Can Show Local Support (From a Distance!) In an effort to keep you, our community, the most up to date with our markets, makers, and farmers, here… CCFM Staff
Blog allergyfood1 13 Mar 2020 Spring is Coming: Battle Allergies with Local Foods! Spring is fast approaching, and with it, those pesky seasonal sniffles, sneezes, and itches. But don't let them get you… CCFM Staff
Blog charlie1 06 Mar 2020 Farmer Feature: Charlie White – The Tulip Guy! Charlie White and his beautiful potted flowers are back at the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market, a telltale sign that spring… CCFM Staff
Blog kiwi3 28 Feb 2020 Produce Highlight: The Key to Kiwis! Kiwi fruit is one of the most interesting out there - brown and fuzzy and a little ho-hum on the… CCFM Staff
Blog walnuts1 21 Feb 2020 Produce Highlight: Nuts for Walnuts! Walnuts are the oldest nut known to man, dating back as far as 10,000 BC. While they are great as… CCFM Staff
Blog eucalyptus1 07 Feb 2020 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 beets1 31 Jan 2020 We’ve Got the Beet(s)! Beets are well known in our area and you'll see them all over our farmers' markets this time of year.… CCFM Staff
Blog carrot1 24 Jan 2020 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 greens3 17 Jan 2020 Salad Gold Winter Greens As the weather around us gets colder and colder, these hearty little winter babies thrive, becoming sweeter and more flavorful. Winter greens have so… CCFM Staff
Blog radish1 03 Jan 2020 Produce Highlight: The Dish on Radishes While spring is the peak season for these pretty peppery treats, radishes are already starting to appear on the scene - And there's… CCFM Staff
Blog market1 27 Dec 2019 Lucky Foods for a Happy New Year! Happy New Year from the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! We wish you joyful and healthy New Year filled with good food… CCFM Staff
Blog Christmas 20 Dec 2019 Holiday Gift Guide: One Week Left! From all of us here at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market, we want to wish you a very happy and… CCFM Staff
Blog holidayrecipescover 13 Dec 2019 Holiday Recipes! 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… CCFM Staff
Blog citrus10 06 Dec 2019 The Zest is Yet to Come: Citrus Arrives at the Market! 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 cabbage1 29 Nov 2019 Lettuce Tell You ‘Bout Cabbage! Cabbage is an incredibly flexible vegetable: soft, buttery, and mellow when braised over low heat, crunchy and bright when raw… CCFM Staff
Blog market1 22 Nov 2019 Happy Thanksgiving Chico! Every year around this time we are reminded of how very thankful we are for all of our community members… CCFM Staff
Blog cauliflower1 14 Nov 2019 The Perks of Being a Cauliflower (and Romanesco!) These members of the brassica family are some of the most beautiful, colorful and unusual products of the season. But… CCFM Staff
Blog bokchoy1 08 Nov 2019 Choy to the World! We love kale, spinach, and chard just as much as the next person, but if you want to mix it up,… CCFM Staff
Blog pomegranate1 01 Nov 2019 Produce Spotlight: Pomegranates – A Fall Favorite! Plump, red, and enticing, it's pomegranate time at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market! Sweet-tart juice, gem-like seeds, and only in season… CCFM Staff
Blog persimmon3 25 Oct 2019 Produce Spotlight: Peruse this Persimmon Guide! It's that time of year again! The time of year when those cute, plump, bright orange persimmon faces start popping… CCFM Staff
Blog localspicery7 18 Oct 2019 Market Feature: Local Spicery If you love fresh, aromatic spices, you're going to love Local Spicery, a new additional to the Chico Certified Farmers'… CCFM Staff
Blog pear1 11 Oct 2019 Produce Spotlight: A Pear-fect Glimpse at Pears! In season from late summer through early spring (depending on the type and the region), pears are one fruit that… CCFM Staff
Blog greencedar1 04 Oct 2019 Green Cedar Farm: Pears and Apples Galore! We have arrived! The hint of fall in the air means pears and apples are moseying their way to the Chico… CCFM Staff
Blog sprouts1 27 Sep 2019 Nickler Acres: Eggs and Sprouts and Shoots! Oh My! Nickler Acres is coming this Saturday with an expanded farm stand at the Chico Certified Farmers Market! The small family farm… CCFM Staff
Blog grape5 20 Sep 2019 Produce Highlight: Grape Expectations! One of the greatest things about fall approaching is market grapes! We all know they are the perfect snack,… CCFM Staff
Blog squash1 13 Sep 2019 Sneak Peek: Winter Squash Arrive on the Scene! It's true! The first winter squash have arrived at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market, reminding us that cool nights are… CCFM Staff
Blog tomato 06 Sep 2019 What Are Heirloom Tomatoes Anyway? We've probably all seen them while wandering through the market, those strangely shaped, multi-color, big ol' beauties. But have you… CCFM Staff
Blog sprouts1 30 Aug 2019 Farmer Feature: Francia Family Farm Francia Family Farm has the sprouts of your dreams! Mung bean sprouts, lentil sprouts, pea sprouts, clover sprouts, sunflower greens… CCFM Staff
Blog peppers1 23 Aug 2019 Time to Get Jalapeño Face with this Guide to Summer Peppers and Chiles! Peppers have arrived for the summer at Chico Saturday Farmers' Market. Right now is the beginning of prime time for… CCFM Staff
Blog melon4 16 Aug 2019 Summer Melons: A One in a Melon Guide! Yass! The heart of summer is upon us, and nothing satisfies on a particularly hot day quite like a cool,… CCFM Staff
Blog 1nopales 09 Aug 2019 Produce Highlight: The Unusual Suspects Part 2! One of the best things about a local Farmers' Market is being introduced to produce you may not see in… CCFM Staff
Blog cucumber1 02 Aug 2019 Cucumbers: Kind of a Big Dill Is there anything cooler than a crunchy, juicy, local cucumber? Have no fear! Summer is here! And cucumbers are appearing… CCFM Staff
Blog egg7 26 Jul 2019 The Incredible Edible (Local) Egg! Eggs are the best, especially when they're local! Luckily for us, the Chico Certified Farmers' Market has several egg farmers providing… CCFM Staff
Blog heartbeat1 19 Jul 2019 Farmer Feature: Heartbeat Farm This Saturday, meet Neddy and Jessie, owners of Heartbeat Farm! Neddy and Jessie bought a preexisting farm and moved up to… CCFM Staff
Blog yangs4 12 Jul 2019 Farmer Feature: Yang’s Farm If you love colorful, friendly farm stands and farmers, you've probably already found your way to Yang's Farm! Kari, daughter of… CCFM Staff
Blog eggplant1 05 Jul 2019 Produce Highlight: Eggplants! 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 tomatoes1 28 Jun 2019 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 shades in… CCFM Staff
Blog summer1 21 Jun 2019 Summer Comin’ in Hot! Did you know this Saturday is the first official summer Saturday at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market? And boy, is she… CCFM Staff
Blog flickwhisk1 14 Jun 2019 Market Feature: Flick of the Whisk Bakery Flick of the Whisk is a quaint and cute new bakery you can now find at the Chico Certified Farmer's Market! In… CCFM Staff
Blog squash1 07 Jun 2019 Produce Highlight: Oh My (Summer) Squash! Oh my squash! It's already summer produce time! There is an almost endless variety of summer squash coming into season,… CCFM Staff
Blog stonefruit1 31 May 2019 Farmer Feature: Dhillon Farm Is Here with Stone Fruit! The first stone fruit of the season is upon us, and we couldn't be happier! Nothing hints at summer approaching… CCFM Staff
Blog cherries1 24 May 2019 Produce Highlight: Cherries Arrive on the Scene! Technically these little gems are classified as a stone fruit, in two varieties: sweet and sour. Both have some serious… CCFM Staff
Blog fava2 17 May 2019 Produce Highlight: Fava Beans – Worth the Effort! Also know as broad beans, the fava bean is a brightly colored leguminous vegetable. Their nutty, buttery flavor and tender, creamy texture makes… CCFM Staff
Blog marketgarlic 03 May 2019 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 strawbfeatured 26 Apr 2019 Produce Highlight: First Strawberries of the Season! It's that magical time of the year again, when the first strawberries of the season have arrived at the Saturday Morning Farmers'… CCFM Staff
Blog redwoodseeds1 19 Apr 2019 Farmer Feature: Redwood Seeds If you haven't purchased your seeds this year, it's not to late! Kalan Redwood, with a hand from her husband and… CCFM Staff
Blog 1leeks 12 Apr 2019 Spring Recipes for Seasonal Eating! We love the season change and settling into spring at the Chico Certified Farmers' Market. Not only is it an awakening… CCFM Staff
Blog armstrongchoc1 05 Apr 2019 Market Feature: Armstrong Chocolate Company! If you love chocolate (and of course you do!) you'll love the newest addition to the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market:… CCFM Staff
Blog 1chard 29 Mar 2019 This Little Pigment Went to the Market Chilly weather can get a bad rap for being dark and drab, but we find it to be just the opposite… CCFM Staff
Blog asparagus1 22 Mar 2019 Produce Highlight: Asparagus Time! Asparagus is one of the first (and perhaps favorite) signs of spring, and luckily for us it is in season now at… CCFM Staff
Blog downtoearthfeatured 15 Mar 2019 Farmer Feature: Down to Earth Nursery Charlie White and his beautiful potted flowers are back at the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market, a telltale sign that spring is… CCFM Staff
Blog grubgrownfeatured 08 Mar 2019 Farmer Feature: GRUB Grown GRUB grown is an edible plant nursery, herb, and fruit farm located just miles from downtown Chico! You'll find Sherri… CCFM Staff
Blog pyramidfarms 01 Mar 2019 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 unnamed 4 22 Feb 2019 Produce Highlight: The Underappreciated Cabbage! Cabbage may seems like a boring winter vegetable, but it is anything but! Cabbage is an incredibly versatile vegetable: soft, buttery,… CCFM Staff
Blog thecitruspeoplefeatured 15 Feb 2019 Farmer Feature: The Citrus People Now is the time for bold and beautiful citrus, and the Chico Saturday Farmers' Market has you covered! The Citrus… CCFM Staff
Blog unnamed 3 1 01 Feb 2019 Produce Highlight: The Mysterious Winter Melon Melons in the winter you say?! Yes, it's true! Also commonly known as the wax gourd (among many other names -… CCFM Staff
Blog cauliflower 25 Jan 2019 Winter Recipes for Seasonal Eating (Pt 2)! Shopping at the farmers market means getting to enjoy foods at their seasonal peak, and winter time means cooking warm, comforting… CCFM Staff
Blog featuredphototurnips 18 Jan 2019 Winter Recipes for Seasonal Eating (Part 1)! Shopping at the farmers market means getting to enjoy foods at their seasonal peak, and winter time means cooking warm, comforting… CCFM Staff
Blog Bamford Family Farms cf5cfd46 7739 4ab2 bde6 202e66733567 04 Jan 2019 Farmer Feature: Bamford Family Farms Produced by three generations of the Bamford family, Bamford Family Farms brings local, award-winning, California Olive Oil Council-certified extra virgin olive… CCFM Staff
Blog Citrus Norte 6d0295e3 c93d 489f bd72 631d4bb14b0f 28 Dec 2018 Farmer Feature: Citrus Norte If you look forward to citrus season every year, you're probably already familiar with Citrus Norte, a seasonal citrus farm… CCFM Staff
Blog f9391306 4ebe 4430 a25a 2dac28c785b6 21 Dec 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Last Week for Gifts! There's only one more Saturday Morning Farmers' Market until the big day! Make sure to get out there and explore… CCFM Staff