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...

Dear Deb: What does organic mean and how does it compare to non-organic? Katy, Walnut Creek  Katy: Organic produce is sought after by many customers at our farmers’ markets. If you understand the...

Dear Deb: Why do farmers come and go at my farmers’ market? Some weeks they are there, some weeks they’re not. Jesse, Concord, CA Jesse: There are many reasons why your favorite farmers are not at...

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: 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...

Dear Deb: We’re trying to reduce plastic waste, so why are plastic bags still being used at the farmers’ market? David R. Pleasanton David: While single-use plastic bags seem to be everywhere, they do...

Dear Deb: Why aren’t dogs allowed in the farmers’ market? And if they aren’t, why do I sometimes see them there? -Jan B, Fairfield Answer: We love our furry family members, but dogs and other animals...

Dear Deb: What is Farmers’ Market Week and why do we celebrate it? –JC, Concord, CA  National Farmers' Market Week take place every first week full of August and is a time to celebrate all the hard...

Dear Deb: I see signs at the market about CalFresh EBT and Market Match, what are they? –Kate R., Antioch Answer: CalFresh is a California food benefits program that helps families put groceries on...

Dear Deb: Why does farmers’ market produce cost more than grocery stores? – Stephanie K., Walnut Creek Answer: Well, let me start by saying that this is a common misconception. Many factors that go...