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Butte County's Farmers Markets (Part 1)

Farmers markets are vibrant and bustling spaces where local farmers, artisans, and producers come together to showcase their goods and connect with the community. As you stroll through the market, you'll find an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce, colorful fruits and vegetables, fragrant herbs, and locally sourced meats and dairy products. The atmosphere is filled with lively conversations, the aroma of freshly baked bread, and the sound of musicians playing in the background. Farmers markets promote sustainable agriculture, support local economies, and foster a sense of community by creating a direct link between consumers and the people who grow their food. Whether you're seeking organic ingredients, artisanal products, or simply a place to gather with friends and family, farmers markets offer a delightful sensory experience that celebrates local culture and nourishes both body and soul.

The Chico Certified Farmers’ Market (CCFM) provides exactly that, bringing fresh, quality, locally-grown food, and handmade artisan products from all over Northern California to their markets in Chico. CCFM's first Farmers’ Market began here in 1980 and has since expanded to three. They can be found at 2nd and Wall Streets in Downtown Chico, on Saturdays from 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM, year-round; Wednesdays in the North Valley Plaza from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, yearround; and their brand new market, which started on Sunday, June 25th in Meriam Park which will continue on Sundays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM through October. In addition to their markets, the CCFM hosts a holiday craft fair at their Wednesday market in November and December.

The Chico Certified Farmers’ Market offers protected bike valet parking free of charge at their Saturday and Sunday markets encouraging the community to bike to the market and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way! They also offer an EBT program, through Center for Healthy Communities, that allows EBT customers to use EBT at the market. They will even match the funds up to $15! That’s more bang for your buck!

WIC also supports the farmers' market community by offering a yearly Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMP) where they offer participants a $30 voucher booklet they can spend at the market on fruits, veggies, and herbs. Center for Healthy Communities also has a grant to match senior and WIC FMNP checks! This program is called Extra Bucks. That's twice the bang for your buck again!!

At the Chico Certified Farmers’ Markets, shoppers can find an unlimited selection of fresh-picked, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, olive oil, rice, grass-fed beef, lamb, ham, chicken, pork, eggs, herbs, flowers, plants, fresh-baked artisan bread, handcrafted goods, and prepared foods. Visit on Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday and check out a few of our favorite farmers on the following spread!

Bruce Balgooyen, Allyson DeSoto, and Rebecca Peake make up the lively trio behind Farmalot, a Chico farming tradition since 1988. Originally from New York, Bruce began farming with his first set of tomato plants at just five years old. Today, his family is famous for their Japanese cucumbers which sit alongside endive, radicchio, fennel, broccoli, onions, winter squash, and ornamental kale.

Lor's Produce

Manned by Tony Lor and Ha Moua, Lor's Produce has been farming year-round in Butte County since 1989. Their seasonal offerings include carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, squash, zucchini, cauliflower, potatoes, and the perfect winter salad mix.

The Citrus People

Stan Hawthorne and his family have been serving up sweet and tart citrus goodness to the CCFMs since 1997. Specializing in navel oranges, several varieties of mandarins, blood oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, there's no better place to source your vitamin C needs than right here.

Harvest & Habitat

Amy Roseman often hosts the booth at Harvest & Habitat for owner Sherry Scott who has been farming for over 20 years. At the market for over 10 years, they now also have a brick and mortar storefront behind the 1078 Gallery in Downtown Chico. Harvest & Habitat delivers edible, culinary, native, and medicinal plant and herb starts to the community along with varieties of plants that naturally thrive in Chico. They are part of the Bloom Campaign for the Native Plant Society and are a wealth of knowledge for all things culinary and medicinal.

Saeturn Farms

Her's Produce

Michael Her has been the driving force behind Her's Produce in Chico for the past 20 years. Though his flower arrangements are sure to grab the attention of any passersby, he's most well known for his delicious and varied produce including onions, tomatoes, radish, swiss chard, green beans, summer squash, kale, and more. His stand will not only delight your taste buds, but bring warmth and color to your home as well.

Though not the farmer at Saeturn Farms, Thian is certainly the life of the party and more than willing to answer any questions you may have while Chris is busy helping customers. The Saeturn family has been farming in Butte County since 1995 and produce some of the sweetest blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries you'll find in the Northstate.