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Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets
Celebrating our 35th anniversary this year!
Locals, chefs and tourists love to shop at our four markets in Aptos, Monterey, and Carmel — the premier farmers markets on the Central Coast.
You'll appreciate the unmatched selection of top quality produce, flowers, and specialty foods, and the opportunity to connect with the people who produce our food. Our farmers markets are ranked in the top ten farmers markets in California. Meet old friends and make new acquaintances – come to the markets and become a part of our friendly community!
The Market News
Certified vs. Registered Organic – What's the Difference?
Demystifying the technical differences and certification process.
Holiday Shopping at Aptos and MPC Farmers Market
The annual Home and Hearth Holiday Fair continues at Aptos Farmers Market and local artists join MPC Farmers Market for three weeks in December.
Good Food Award Highlights Responsible Local Food Endeavors
Aptos Farmers Market vendors Kathryn Lukas of Farmhouse Culture and Rebecca King of Garden Variety Cheese are Good Food Award finalists.
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Vendor of the Month
Borba Farms
Ron and Cindy Borba
Markets: MPC and Aptos
Products: Sprouting broccoli, French filet green beans, baby cauliflower, miniature squash, squash blossoms, sweet and hot peppers, onions, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, basil, lemons, raspberries — black, purple, gold and red, marionberries, loganberries, boysenberries, olallieberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries and red currants.
Featured Story: Borba Farms: Purveyors of Organic Specialty Produce