At the Market

Welcome to “At the Market,” where I post regularly about produce highlights, vendor stories and market surprises.

Sept. 8: This pandemic has brought so many challenges. But I’m an optimistic person, and I’m seeing a lot of positive come out of it as well.

Since mid-March, the market has been in a back-to-basics mode. At our core, we’re here for local farmers to sell safe, healthy, farm-fresh produce directly to the consumer.

We all enjoy the music and picnics. But we’re not less of a farmers market without them. The heart of the market still beats strong. Our shoppers return every Wednesday and Saturday because they share our values. I’m proud that after 44 years, the Davis Farmers Market Alliance has stayed true to its mission:

“To educate and engage the public about nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and the economic value to our area of buying locally grown food and locally sourced products directly from growers and artisans. In this effort, the Davis Farmers Market Alliance connects and supports communities, local agriculture, farmers and artisan food producers.”

– Randii MacNear, Davis Farmers Market executive director