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Dear Deb: I just bought some beautiful berries at the farmers’ market. How do I keep them from going bad before I can eat them all? Monica G., Pinole Dear Monica: Berries are so good right now! I’m glad you picked up some to enjoy this spring. Berries of all kinds are highly perishable – it’s just the nature of the fruit. They’re high in moisture content, have thin skins, and continue to ripen rapidly after harvesting. This is the perfect environment for mold and bacteria to grow. So consume...

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Harvest Headline - Citrus

It’s citrus season and this year the weather has been perfect for this California fruit. With a strong market for oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit, farmers are continually working to get citrus to...

Dear Deb - January 2024

Dear Deb: I’ve been enjoying the “Beyond the Market” Cooking Demo and Farm Tour videos you’ve been posting on your website and email newsletters. How did these come about and are there going to be...

Dear Deb - December 2023

Dear Deb: Just curious about what farmers do with all the produce they don’t sell at the farmers’ market? Jesse L., San Francisco Jesse: We are pleased that so many farmers’ markets have farmers who...

Harvest Headline - Winter Squash

Winter Squash Winter squash is now being harvested and available at your farmers’ market. The crops are very good, and the varieties are amazing! This tasty seasonal squash is often thought of as just...