Downtown San Jose Farmers' Market

08/29/2024

Step up your summer snack game with the Apple Melon! 🍎🍈With its juicy, refreshing flavor and one-of-a-kind peel, this melon is unlike anything you've tried before. Swing by the market and discover a whole new world of melon magic! ✨

02/08/2024

Salads are awesome, right?! They're perfect for lunch or dinner, and you can make them as simple or as hearty as you like. Mixing ingredients that go well together creates amazing flavors that will leave you feeling refreshed. Plus, there are so many fresh options at the farmers' market that you can come up with endless delicious combinations.

When it comes to making a delicious salad, the key is to start with a great base. While most of us picture leafy greens like lettuce and kale, you can get creative and build your flavors using any fresh produce you find at the farmers' market.

Don't miss out on the recipes for these amazing market ingredient salads this season, visit pcfma.org/eat to start building your salad today!

01/11/2024

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Apple butter demands attention on your toast, English muffins, and rolls so why not make it easy and cook apples in an Instant Pot? Add apples, warm fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a bit of sugar together and you have the flavors of fall just waiting for your toast. You can also use apple butter in marinades for pork or make it into a tasty topping for vanilla ice cream. Yum! 🍞🍎

Don’t forget to click the link in the description to save $3 off your purchase of apples and other market ingredients!

01/04/2024

You may have heard of Hasselback potatoes, but have you ever seen Hasselback Roasted Asian Pears? Our latest recipe puts a fine-dining flare on a delicious farmers’ market dessert that you’ll want to try for yourself! Click the link below to watch how it’s made and see why it quickly became one of our favorite Beyond the Market dishes ✨
Don’t forget to click the link in the description to save $3 off your purchase of Asian pears and other market ingredients!

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08/03/2023

The Downtown San Jose Farmers' Market needs your feedback!
We are looking for your insight to help us improve and reopen the farmers' market for the 2024 season.
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Follow the link to complete a brief survey about your past experience shopping at the Downtown San Jose Farmers' Market, and how you would like to see the market change in the future. Your answers will help our team at Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association create the best market for the local community and our network of California farmers and local businesses 💚

05/26/2023

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Soak up the sweetness of the short cherry season by sneaking cherries into all of your favorite dishes! This week, Chef Andrew goes Beyond the Market and shows us how to make a tasty Springtime Cherry Salad 🍒 Tap the link to watch, and be sure to Like & Subscribe for more Beyond the Market recipes!

Cherry lovers rejoice! Springtime means it’s cherry season and we are making the most of it by incorporating our favorite spring fruit into as many dishes as...

05/17/2023

https://www.pcfma.org/blog/harvest-update-april-2023
CHERRIES ARE HERE! 🍒 Cherries are a delicate fruit; growing them requires loads of patience plus the perfect combination of warm and cool temperatures. After months of unpredictable weather and crazy winds, we weren’t sure what the 2023 cherry season would look like! But luckily, patience and vigilance paid off for our farmers because this season’s crop is looking fantastic so far 🤩

Click the link to read more about recent storms impacting this year’s cherry season in our latest Harvest Headline blog! 🔗🍒

05/12/2023

https://www.pcfma.org/blog/dear-deb-may-2023
Have you ever wondered HOW farmers' markets actually work? It's not as simple as farmers showing up and selling their products (vendors can certainly vouch for this! 😂) In this month's , we explore all of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making sure our farmers' markets are successful 💪

Dear Deb is a monthly blog post where Deb answers your farmers' market questions! 👩‍🌾 Email your market-related questions to [email protected] for a chance to be featured ✨

Dear Deb: Who gets to sell at the farmers’ market? There are some regulars who are there every week and some who show up only once or twice, then disappear.

05/08/2023

https://www.pcfma.org/blog/californias-ag-vision-comes-focus
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association's Executive Director, Allen Moy, recently participated in Fresno's University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Conference. The focus was on creating community partnerships to support healthier local food systems 🥦 Joining him as he spoke about farmers' markets and food access programs like , other prominent speakers shared the critical work happening in the Farms to School and Community Garden movements. Everyone seemed to be on the same page regarding the importance of a healthier California! Click the link to learn more ✨

I recently had the honor of speaking on a panel about community partnerships at the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Conference i

04/25/2023

The Downtown San Jose Farmers' Market will not be in operation for 2023. Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) and the San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA) have decided to put the market on hiatus with the goal of creating a market that better serves the community in 2024!

By taking a break this year, we have the opportunity to evaluate the market's current operations, identify areas that need improvement, and implement changes that will enhance the overall experience for both vendors and customers.

We want to ensure that the market can offer the best selection of fresh produce and local goods, as well as provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Please keep an eye out in late May for a survey so that your voice can be heard as we build a better farmers' market that reflects the needs of our vibrant Downtown San Jose community!

In the meantime, find other farmers' markets in your area by visiting us online at pcfma.org/visit

04/17/2023

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Brussels sprouts are nearing the end of their season! We’re making the most of it by revisiting our favorite Brussels sprouts recipes ✨ Air fryer Thai-inspired Brussels sprouts are tasty, simple, and a little spicy! Shop the farmers’ market for ingredients and give them a try this week!

Full of flavor and ready in a hurry, these crispy Thai-inspired Brussels Sprouts make for the ideal appetizer. Bust out your air fryer and grab your favorite...

03/31/2023

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Along the Pescadero coast, nestled in the hills, lies Blue House Farm and its acres of diverse organic crops ✨ With more than 50 vegetable varieties, cut flowers, herbs, and U-pick fields for pumpkins and strawberries, Blue House really does it all!
The owner, Ryan Casey, is passionate about creating a sustainable work environment for his dedicated employees. Taking positive initiatives, like building affordable onsite housing for farmworkers, has helped Blue House Farm find success in California’s prominent agriculture industry. Conscious farming practices and deep care for their team and their environment may be the secret behind the exceptional quality of Blue House produce 💙

Follow along as we go Beyond the Market with Blue House Farm and learn more about their impressive operation! 🎥

Meet Ryan Casey, owner of Blue House Farm - a certified-organic farm in Pescadero, California. Located right along California’s famous Highway 1, Blue House ...