May 17, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

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Market is Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5 under strict health and safety protocols and monitoring the number of people inside the market. Please observe the following rules and we thank you for your cooperation:

#1) UNLESS YOU NEED EGGS, PLEASE WAIT AN HOUR BEFORE YOU COME TO THE MARKET. DON’T WORRY, FARMERS HAVE PLENTY OF PRODUCT.

#2) PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE MARKET, PREFERABLY IN YOUR CAR, UNTIL THE MARKET OFFICIALLY OPENS.

#3) PLEASE REFRAIN FROM GATHERING AND WAITING IN THE AISLE WAYS.

#4) PLEASE LIMIT YOUR SHOPPERS IN THE MARKET TO JUST ONE PERSON.

#5) PLEASE AVOID COMING TO THE MARKET IS YOU HAVE A COUGH OR FEVER.

#6) PLEASE MAINTAIN A 6 FOOT DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.

#7) PLEASE SNEEZE OR COUGH INTO A CLOTH TISSUE OR YOUR ELBOW.

#8) DON’T SHAKE HANDS AND AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY PHYSICAL CONTACT.

THANK YOU and we look forward to seeing you at the market!

May 10, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

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Market is Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5 under strict health and safety protocols and monitoring the number of people inside the market. Please observe the following rules and we thank you for your cooperation:

#1) UNLESS YOU NEED EGGS, PLEASE WAIT AN HOUR BEFORE YOU COME TO THE MARKET. DON’T WORRY, FARMERS HAVE PLENTY OF PRODUCT.

#2) PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE MARKET, PREFERABLY IN YOUR CAR, UNTIL THE MARKET OFFICIALLY OPENS.

#3) PLEASE REFRAIN FROM GATHERING AND WAITING IN THE AISLE WAYS.

#4) PLEASE LIMIT YOUR SHOPPERS IN THE MARKET TO JUST ONE PERSON.

#5) PLEASE AVOID COMING TO THE MARKET IS YOU HAVE A COUGH OR FEVER.

#6) PLEASE MAINTAIN A 6 FOOT DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.

#7) PLEASE SNEEZE OR COUGH INTO A CLOTH TISSUE OR YOUR ELBOW.

#8) DON’T SHAKE HANDS AND AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY PHYSICAL CONTACT.

THANK YOU and we look forward to seeing you at the market!

May 3, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

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Market is Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5 under strict health and safety protocols and monitoring the number of people inside the market. Please observe the following rules and we thank you for your cooperation:

#1) LINES ARE TOO LONG. UNLESS YOU NEED EGGS, PLEASE WAIT AN HOUR BEFORE YOU COME TO THE MARKET. DON’T WORRY, FARMERS HAVE PLENTY OF PRODUCT.

#2) PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE MARKET, PREFERABLY IN YOUR CAR, UNTIL THE MARKET OFFICIALLY OPENS.

#3) PLEASE REFRAIN FROM GATHERING AND WAITING IN THE AISLE WAYS.

#4) PLEASE LIMIT YOUR SHOPPERS IN THE MARKET TO JUST ONE PERSON.

#5) PLEASE AVOID COMING TO THE MARKET IS YOU HAVE A COUGH OR FEVER.

#6) PLEASE MAINTAIN A 6 FOOT DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.

#7) PLEASE SNEEZE OR COUGH INTO A CLOTH TISSUE OR YOUR ELBOW.

#8) DON’T SHAKE HANDS AND AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY PHYSICAL CONTACT.

THANK YOU and we look forward to seeing you at the market!

April 26, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

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Thank you for your understanding and patience while we adhere to the PHYSICAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS. These measures will allow us to keep the market open. Please see one of our managers at the Market Information Booth if you have any questions.

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Market is Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5 under strict health and safety protocols and monitoring the number of people inside the market. Please observe the following rules and we thank you for your cooperation:

#1) LINES ARE TOO LONG. UNLESS YOU NEED EGGS, PLEASE WAIT AN HOUR BEFORE YOU COME TO THE MARKET. DON’T WORRY, FARMERS HAVE PLENTY OF PRODUCT.

#2) PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE MARKET, PREFERABLY IN YOUR CAR, UNTIL THE MARKET OFFICIALLY OPENS.

#3) PLEASE REFRAIN FROM GATHERING AND WAITING IN THE AISLE WAYS.

#4) PLEASE LIMIT YOUR SHOPPERS IN THE MARKET TO JUST ONE PERSON.

#5) PLEASE AVOID COMING TO THE MARKET IS YOU HAVE A COUGH OR FEVER.

#6) PLEASE MAINTAIN A 6 FOOT DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.

#7) PLEASE SNEEZE OR COUGH INTO A CLOTH TISSUE OR YOUR ELBOW.

#8) DON’T SHAKE HANDS AND AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY PHYSICAL CONTACT.

THANK YOU and we look forward to seeing you at the market!

April 19, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

Old Town Baking Company

Old Town Baking Company

Me Gusta Tamales

Me Gusta Tamales

Processed foods are back at the market! Please come out and support your vendors!

Also, the market layout will be changing with new booths and the parking situation will be different so please watch for directional signage!

Calling all Bread Lovers! Old Town Bakery and Bread Bar are returning to the market this weekend!

Me Gusta Tamales are available cold in packages of 3 or 6 in Beef, Chicken, Chile Cheese, Veggie, and Pork varieties for you to take home and heat up for a fantastic meal or they also freeze extremely well.

Bluewater Seafood

Bluewater Seafood

Bluewater Seafood is returning with all their fresh seafood delicacies.

Mom's Products will be back with their Middle Eastern cuisine and the best yogurt in the world. Try the apricot or fig flavors - they are amazing!

You Bite Sausages are fully stocked and ready for your backyard BBQ.

Missing your Kimchi and Beet Kvass? Wild at Heart from Ojai will be returning this week for all of your probiotic needs.

Gigi's Snacks has something for all your snacking needs; nuts, trail mixes, dried fruits all ready for you to take on a walk or munch while binge watching.

Market is Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5 under strict health and safety protocols and monitoring the number of people inside the market:

1) NO CUSTOMERS CAN BE IN MARKET AREAS UNTIL THE OPENING BELL AT THE START OF THE MARKET. PLEASE WAIT IN YOUR CAR UNTIL THE MARKET OPENS.

2) LIMIT THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN YOUR GROUP. PLEASE SEND ONE FAMILY SHOPPER SO THE MARKET AREAS CAN BE OPEN FOR OTHERS.

3) ATTEND LATER IN THE MORNING - ANYTIME AFTER THE FIRST TWO HOURS IS MUCH SAFER WITH LOWER ATTENDANCE. WE NEED TO STAGGER OUR CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. DON'T WORRY THE FARMERS HAVE LOTS OF PRODUCE AND THEY RESTOCK ALL DAY LONG. THE ONLY ITEMS IN LOW PRODUCTION ARE EGGS AND THEY USUALLY SELL OUT IN 1.5 HOURS.

4) TOUCH ONLY YOUR PURCHASES - OR HAVE FARMER BAG YOUR PRODUCE FOR YOU.

5) SHOP QUICKLY AND WITH PURPOSE AND KNOW WE WOULD LOVE TO CHAT AT ANOTHER TIME.

6) BRING SMALL BILLS TO PAY WITH EXACT CASH WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

7) BRING A SHOPPING LIST. BE READY TO TELL OUR STAFF OR FARMERS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO EXPEDITE YOUR PURCHASES.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the market!

April 12, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

Thank you for your cooperation!

Everyone is doing a great job following the new protocols but we need to improve on:

#1) LINES ARE TOO LONG. UNLESS YOU NEED EGGS, PLEASE WAIT AN HOUR BEFORE YOU COME TO THE MARKET. DON’T WORRY, FARMERS HAVE PLENTY OF PRODUCT.

#2) PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE MARKET, PREFERABLY IN YOUR CAR, UNTIL THE MARKET OFFICIALLY OPENS AT 8:30AM. BE SURE TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THIS TIME.

Market is Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5 under strict health and safety protocols:

1) NO CUSTOMERS CAN BE IN MARKET AREAS UNTIL THE OPENING BELL AT THE START OF THE MARKET. PLEASE WAIT IN YOUR CAR UNTIL THE MARKET OPENS.

2) LIMIT THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN YOUR GROUP. PLEASE SEND ONE FAMILY SHOPPER SO THE MARKET AREAS CAN BE OPEN FOR OTHERS.

3) ATTEND LATER IN THE MORNING - ANYTIME AFTER THE FIRST TWO HOURS IS MUCH SAFER WITH LOWER ATTENDANCE. WE NEED TO STAGGER OUR CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. DON'T WORRY THE FARMERS HAVE LOTS OF PRODUCE AND THEY RESTOCK ALL DAY LONG. THE ONLY ITEMS IN LOW PRODUCTION ARE EGGS AND THEY USUALLY SELL OUT IN 1.5 HOURS.

4) TOUCH ONLY YOUR PURCHASES - OR HAVE FARMER BAG YOUR PRODUCE FOR YOU.

5) SHOP QUICKLY AND WITH PURPOSE AND KNOW WE WOULD LOVE TO CHAT AT ANOTHER TIME.

6) BRING SMALL BILLS TO PAY WITH EXACT CASH WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

7) BRING A SHOPPING LIST. BE READY TO TELL OUR STAFF OR FARMERS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO EXPEDITE YOUR PURCHASES.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the market!

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March 29, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5.
PLEASE wait in your cars until the market opens! No looking around, no strolling, etc.
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE MANDATORY HEALTH DEPT GUIDELINES:
1) MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCES
2) BAG YOUR OWN PRODUCE & TOUCH ONLY YOUR OWN FOOD PURCHASES
3) NO SAMPLING – SORRY!!
4) WASH ALL PRODUCTS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
5) USE HANDWASHING STATION AND/OR HAND SANITIZER LOCATED AT MARKET INFO BOOTH AS NEEDED.

Come and get it!
We have local fruits, vegetables, and other healthy products to keep you in the best health!

All of our farmers’ markets will remain open for the foreseeable future. We are modifying our market operations to provide the safest possible conditions for our farmers, vendors, and customers. The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Markets are committed to maintaining our farmers’ markets as a vital food facility and local food source for all of our valued residents. More details at vccfm.org/covid19

See you at the market!

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Thank You Supervisor Barger and her staff

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Thanks to Supervisor Barger and her staff who are working hard to get our processed foods back in the market. Our customers were fantastic with phone calls and emails alerting Supervisor Barger to our plight.

We are working with all of our farmers, vendors, and customers to make shopping at our Farmers’ Markets safe. We ask customers to please practice Social Distancing at all times and be patient - NOT A PATIENT!

More safety tips at: https://www.vccfm.org/covid19

See you all at the market!

March 22, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5.

Beylik Family Farms is back along with all of your favorite farmers!

We have plenty of fresh air along with safe and local produce available at its maximum nutritional value.

The Santa Clarita Farmers’ Markets will remain open for the foreseeable future. We are modifying our market operations at this time to provide the safest operations possible.

We ask our customers to observe social distances and handle only products they will be buying and...

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE MANDATORY HEALTH DEPT GUIDELINES:
1) MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCES.
2) BAG YOUR OWN PRODUCE & TOUCH ONLY YOUR OWN FOOD PURCHASES.
3) NO SAMPLING – SORRY!
4) WASH ALL PRODUCTS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING.
5) USE HANDWASHING STATION AND/OR HAND SANITIZER LOCATED AT MARKET INFO BOOTH AS NEEDED.

The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Markets are committed to maintaining our farmers’ markets as a vital food facility and local food source for all our valued residents. More details here https://www.vccfm.org/covid19

Not because of Coronavirus, but due to recent rains, some farmers may not have been able to pick over the past few days and will not attend the market. All of our farmers are committed to providing our customers with the freshest and highest quality produce!

See you at the market!

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March 15, 2020 Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market Report

Open Rain or Shine 8:30 to Noon, College Of The Canyons, Parking Lot 5.

All our Farmers’ Markets will remain open for the foreseeable future. We are modifying our market operations at this time to provide the safest operations possible. The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Markets are committed to maintaining our farmers’ markets as a vital food facility and local food source for all our valued residents. More details here https://www.vccfm.org/covid19

See you all at the market!

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Image by Kondah / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)

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Beylik Farms Low Production Until Mid February

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Beylik Family Farms will be out of several Farmers’ Markets due to significant crop loss until the middle of February 2020. Our new crop of tomatoes is growing and will be ripe, delicious and ready for everyone to enjoy soon. We look forward to seeing you all again at the market!