For the past 25 years, the first full week in August has been celebrated as “Farmers Market Week.” In 2024, that puts Farmers Market Week at August 4-10. For the past 36 years, the Pacific Coast...

The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) mourns the passing of Narsai David, a founding member and former Board Chair. Narsai, a Bay Area chef and food personality, was instrumental in...

California almost lost Market Match due to budget cuts. But thanks to a fierce campaign by farmers' markets, farmers, and food advocates, the program's funding is secured in the state budget! While...

Farmers markets nationwide gathered at the Intents Conference! Reconnecting in person after virtual meetings, attendees discussed shared challenges like attracting new farmers and supporting local...

PCFMA is proud to be a diverse workplace, with our staff representing as many ages, cultural backgrounds, and personal identities as the markets we operate. We are fortunate to have built a strong...

California's Market Match program, which helps low-income families buy fresh produce, is at risk. The Governor's budget cuts funding, threatening the program's end in 2024. Take action now! Visit...

After working for 13 years at PCFMA, I will be leaving the organization at the end of January 2024. There will be a lot that I miss about this job, but it’s time for something new. Food has always...

The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a unique program that provides benefits to mothers and seniors who use them to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farms at farmers...

Food Chain Radio, the nationally syndicated radio show and blog about all things food and farming, devoted a recent episode to an exploration of farmers markets.

When I was growing up in South Texas, it seems like every family event, every summer, featured barbecued beef brisket, pinto beans, potato salad, and cole slaw. Christmas Eve at my grandparents always...