With the region's bountiful Spring and Summer crops maturing, seasonal farmers' markets and farm stands are opening up. A searchable list of certified farmers' markets can be found at:
cafarmersmarkets.com
New this year in the city of Sacramento, Alchemist Community Development Corporation has opened a second urban farm stand. The urban farm stands are bringing fresh locally grown foods to low-income communities in Alkali Flat and Oak Park. To learn more about the urban farm stand program, or to support the program, visit:
urbanfarmstand.org
Not able to make it to a farmers' market? Consider Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA). Through a CSA subscription you can get locally-grown produce at a convenient pick-up location or delivered to your home. For more information visit:
localharvest.org.