Union City Farmers' Market

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Happy holidays, market goers! All of our PCFMA Bay Area farmers' markets will be CLOSED the rest of this week through Sunday, December 27th, and again for the day on Friday, January 1st. We hope you have a lovely week filled with good tidings and holiday cheer! Be well and stay safe, neighbors; we will see you again soon!

Good morning neighbors! HEADS UP, we will be CLOSED next Saturday, December 26th Come out and shop with us for the last time in 2020 TOMORROW and grab what you need to get through the holiday The market will be open again after New Years on Saturday, January 2nd 2021

Farmers' markets are essential businesses, which means you will still have access to the freshest produce as we will remain OPEN during the new shelter in place order. The health and safety of our community is always our top priority, and we will continue to enforce the social distancing protocols detailed on our website at pcfma.link/safety. Thank you for your ongoing support of local farmers, see you this weekend! #pcfma

Happy Thursday neighbors! We hope you all have been enjoying the first few days of fall We're looking forward to spending another beautiful Saturday with you all at Old Alvarado Park! What are you shopping for this weekend? Tag us in your farmers' market finds!

Due to air quality concerns, our farmers' market will unfortunately be CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday September 12th. In the meantime, you can visit the nearby Irvington Farmers' Market on Sunday, 9am-2pm. We plan to reopen as usual next Saturday September 19th. The last few weeks have presented unthinkable challenges for many of our vendors, as some have experienced crop loss, fire damages, and evacuation orders, all in the midst of a pandemic. For farmers, even a single missed market can significantly impact business; the decision to close the market is not made lightly. The health & safety of our community, vendors, and staff is always our top priority, please try to stay indoors and avoid smoke inhalation if you can and keep each other in your positive thoughts

Good afternoon, market goers! As of this month, we have effectively updated a few of our farmers' market policies. To learn about what changes you may be seeing soon, please visit the link below for details https://pcfma.createsend.com//840654DD7/C67FD2F38AC4859C/

You can find ripe melons to recreate this summertime Basil Watermelon Soup recipe at the market this weekend with J&J RAMOS FARMS! Can't wait to see you all Saturday

PCFMA talked to some of our farmers' market shoppers and neighbors about Market Match and how it benefits their families. Watch the video below to hear about the impact of Market Match in the community, and head to pcfma.link/donate to help give back #FarmersMarketsAreEssential #LoveMyMarket #FarmersMarketWeek2020

Happy #NationalFarmersMarketWeek! The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association team interviewed some of our farmers' to understand what Market Match means to those behind the booth. Check out their testimonials below! #FarmersMarketsAreEssential #KnowYourFarmer #LoveMyMarket

Have you heard about Market Match? Market Match is a program that allows CalFresh recipients to extend their budgets in the farmers' markets for the purchase of fruits and vegetables by MATCHING up to $10 of their EBT allowance, essentially DOUBLING their benefits. This means more fresh produce on families' tables, and more money being spent locally to help sustain small farms. In 2019, Alameda County received a total of over $45,822 in Market Match at the PCFMA farmers' m...arkets, extending to more than 750 households. This year, we have already eclipsed these numbers - with more than 592 families already spending over $26,704 in Market Match dollars at their local markets since the start of the year. With millions of Americans still out of work and relying on CalFresh EBT to provide for their households, Market Match will continue to play an essential role in our community members lives. You can learn more and help support this program at https://pcfma.link/Donate See more

Thank you all for coming out and shopping with us yesterday! What a great way to start #FarmersMarketWeek2020 Make sure you are following the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association page this week for more fun posts & information about how to keep our farmers' markets thriving this year! #LoveMyMarket

Hey shoppers! Have you received WIC/FMNP checks? We MATCH those at the market, dollar for dollar! Follow the link for more information, and stop by the info booth with any additional questions pcfma.link/wic

Quick reminder: we will be OPEN tomorrow for normal hours. Stop by and stock up on everything you need for your BBQ celebration!

Happy Fourth of July!! Stop by the market for some tasty berries Here is a simple recipe for some cool pops! 1 basket of ripe red or blue fruit (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries or blackberries) 1 liter of coconut water 1 stevia leaf, chopped (optional)... 6 popsicle molds Place trimmed or pitted fruit in a blender. Cover the fruit with coconut water, so the spaces between the fruits are filled with liquid. Add stevia (optional). Puree until smooth, then spoon puree into the top of the pop mold. The mixture will set quickly, because of the pectin in the berries, so work quickly! Fill the rest of the pop mold with a slow pour of coconut water, and your colors should stay separated. Freeze and enjoy!

Hello farmers' market friends, we will be open on July 4th! Come pick up all your BBQ needs for your celebration.

Stone Fruit Season is HERE Try this version of fruit salad, strait from the J & J Ramos Farmstand in Hughson, CA. Cut and mix you favorite fresh stone fruit, and liven it up with a squeeze of lime, a few shakes of Tajin, and some hot sauce if you are feeling saucy! Adjust spiciness to suit your taste, and enjoy!! This sweeeeeeeet season won't last long!