MARKET SCHEDULE:

DEMONSTRATIONS:
Demonstrations will take place during the March 20th market as the conditions allow.

POSTPONED: ROTATING SPECIALTIES FAIRE until APRIL

Due to the late-February weather, we have had to postpone a number of our scheduled Specialties Events. We plan to resume the rotating schedule in April, when there are likely to be fewer weather-related concerns.

In the mean time, remember some of our Visiting Vendors are still planning to come out and join us for a day occasionally, so stop by for a few surprises!

March Crops in San Diego County: 

Cut Flowers, Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Cherimoyas, Grapefruit, Guavas Herbs, red Kale, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Lettuce. Navel Oranges, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Rhubarb, Snap Peas, Spinach, Winter Squash, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, and White Turnips.

California Crop News:

Americans lead the world in wine consumption

America is now the world's leading wine-consuming nation, according to the Wine Institute. U.S. residents surpassed France in 2010, consuming 330 million cases of wine. California wine accounted for 61 percent of that total. The French still consume more wine per capita; because of a larger population, U.S. consumption was higher even though Americans didn't consume as much individually. At the same time, wine exports increased almost 26 percent, and 90 percent of the exports were from California.

Farmers encouraged to tell their story

California's food and agriculture secretary encouraged a gathering of Farm Bureau leaders to reach out to consumers and government. Karen Ross suggested that farmers take advantage of a renewed consumer interest in where and how their food is produced. She encouraged growers to inform government of regulations that impede food production without improving food quality. Ross also said her agency will continue to protect the state from invasive pests and maintain food quality.

Horse vaccinations for West Nile virus urged

West Nile virus has been found again in California, and as a result the California State Veterinarian is urging horse owners to have their animals vaccinated. Last year, 19 horses were diagnosed with the disease. They were not vaccinated or not completely vaccinated. Getting the necessary shots will give the animals optimal protection against the disease. The horses get the disease from mosquito bites. Not all will die, but in the past seven years 40 percent of the infected animals died.

Pixie tangerine season begins

The Ojai Pixie Growers Association plans a new marketing technique this spring. Members of the 41 families who grow these sweet, seedless tangerines will visit grocery stores that carry the fruit to meet their customers and to encourage consumers who've not tried pixies to do so. Growers say the crop this year is good-sized, and they may harvest more than 2 million pounds. Ojai Valley pixies will be available from now through May. The group started growing pixies in 1980.

California's farming future focused on water

Agriculture and water management experts convened in the heart of California’s Central Valley to participate in a series of panel discussions aimed at providing greater insight into the water issues, policies, legislation, programs, initiatives and trends that ultimately impact California’s agricultural industry.

“Small changes in agricultural water use efficiency can produce significant amounts of water.”

Presented by Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services in partnership with the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) at California State University, Fresno, The Intelligent Use of Water Summit: California Agriculture at a Crossroads provided a forum to discuss their experiences and propose recommendations that address the critical relationship between California’s agriculture industry and the state’s limited water supply.

Our Park layout features the Farmers Area and the Patio Area, with specialty vendors setting up around and radiating out from these two areas.

The FARMERS area  is located behind the parking lot of the SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER Building, at 16776 Bernardo Center Drive.

The PATIO area  is located behind the parking lot of the CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST Building, at 16796 Bernardo Center Drive.

Currently, we are not setting up vendors between the amphitheater and the Rotary Clock (the "old" market area), but we will have signs in that area directing you to our new hub.

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