THE CARMEL EXPERIENCE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET West Coast Farmers Market Association

ABSTRACT:  West Coast Farmers Market Association launched THE CARMEL EXPERIENCE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET on June 20, 2013. Established in 2011 in Redwood City, West Coast Farmers Market currently operates eight farmer’s markets. All of the markets run year round. THE CARMEL EXPERIENCE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET occurs every Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the north parking lot, Sunset Center. The MISSION STATEMENT of the West Coast Farmers Market Association is reproduced and a list of VENDORS is presented with links to their respective web sites.

Directional Sign at Junipero Avenue &  8th Avenue

Other Directional Signs at Ocean Avenue & Junipero Avenue; Ocean Avenue & San Carlos Street

THE CARMEL EXPERIENCE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET West Coast Farmers Market Association, Thursday, July 25, 2013

West Coast Farmers Market Association

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: 

“To establish, create and operate a certified Farmers Market that will provide a viable economic marketplace for California farmers, food processors and local artists, while providing local communities, tourists and business interests access to high quality and reasonably priced California-grown, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and processed foods, as well as serving as a showcase for California artisans. We hope to be the liaison between local farming, business, residential and tourist communities and strive to become the melting pot where all can come together in commerce and to participate in special events.”

Contacts

Jerry Lami - Executive Director
Jan Taylor - Director of Market Operations
Joe Lami - Marketing Director

VENDORS

Fogline Farm, Soquel, CA.

“FOGLINE FARM IS A FULLY INTEGRATED ORGANIC FARM LOCATED IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS.”

Pastured Pork!  Organic Fruit and Veggies!  Pastured Poultry!

La Balena, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.

cucina toscana

Hey Hey! Gourmet, Santa Clara, CA.

Gourmet Spices – Hand-made from our own unique recipes

Mild Spice Blends,Spicy Spice Blends, Tea

Hummus Heaven, San Leandro, CA.

“A San Leandro based company selling hummus and other quality Mediterranean foods”

Alexander Gourmet, Carmel

“specialty food company”

Cipponeri Family Farms, Turlock, CA.

Rodriguez Brothers Ranch, Watsonville, CA.

“We are a family run grower of fruits and vegetables.”

Key Services: Farm, Strawberries, Blackberries, Artichoke, Raspberry, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Beets, Corn

Green Valley Floral, Inc., Salinas, CA.

“Premier grower and shipper of fine cut flowers, specializes in hydroponic roses, garden roses, David Austin English roses, Gerbera Daisies, Oriental and Hybrid Lilies”

Serendipity Farms, Carmel & Carmel Valley, CA.

Selling Certified Organic Vegetables & Flowers

Garden Variety Cheese Brand, Royal Oaks, CA.

Cheese, Natural Meat (Lamb & Pork)

Ponce Produce, Watsonville, CA.

Magic Coffee Mugs

Phil Rhoades Family Farms, Visalia, CA.

Vegetables and Fruits 

Farmer Pat’s, Corral de Tierra, CA.

Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts/Seeds, Herbs

J & J Ramos Farms, Hughson, CA.

Apricots, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches

McLellan Botanicals, Watsonville, CA.

“McLellan Botanicals/Taisuco America is one of the world’s largest commercial growers and suppliers of orchids and ornamental foliage.”

Calvillo Brothers Organics, Watsonville, CA.

Moon Meadow, Pescadero, CA.

NATURAL BEEF

Gonzales Organic Farms, Salinas, CA.

Pottery by Bonnie, Salinas, CA.

“high fired porcelain & stoneware pottery”

Bee, Bark and Moss, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.

“ Lifestyle products, designed and hand fabricated in Carmel-by-the Sea”

Cushions, Kitchen/Dining, Market Bags, Ottomans

SUPPORT THE CARMEL EXPERIENCE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

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