This month’s column comes with a bittersweet twist—there are no questions to answer, but that’s because Deb and the Dear Deb column are signing off for now. After 19 enjoyable years at PCFMA, I’m...

Dear Deb: Why do some farmers’ markets stay open year-round, and others don’t? – Julie, San Mateo Dear Julie: There are many factors that influence whether a farmers' market operates year-round or...

Dear Deb: There is produce at the farmers’ market that I’ve never seen before. How do I find out what it is and how to use it? ----Suzanne, San Jose Dear Suzanne: This is what’s so great about your...

Dear Deb: What is Farmers’ Market Week and why do we celebrate it? –JC, Concord, CA We’re celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week to recognize all the hard work that goes into making these weekly...

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 Great timing Monica, the berries are so good...

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...