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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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From Drought to Deluge: Rains Complicate 2023 Season

For three years California has suffered through a consistently worsening drought. The impact of the drought have been evident throughout the state, especially with the increased risk and incidence of...

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PCFMA Welcomes Three New Board Members

The Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors: Kathy Topete, Michael Hohenthal, and Lynette Miscione. Since its inception, the Pacific...

Dear Deb - April 2023

Dear Deb: Where do I find a farmers’ market closest to me? How do I know which vendors will be at the market? Hours and days of the markets? - Helen K. from Alameda Answer: These are perfect questions...

Dear Deb - March 2023

Dear Deb: Where do the farmers get the produce they sell? Why don't I see bananas at the market? Why can’t I find figs at the market? Where are all the persimmons now? Answer: Whew, this is quite an...