Sonoma County is one of California’s finest hubs for fresh, local and organic produce. Some may even consider it at the forefront of the nation’s agricultural industry. Perhaps, the most accessible method of attaining such pristine produce is at a farmer’s market. Sonoma County features many markets. It has been a recent trend for farmer’s markets and farms in general to offer fresh winter produce. Many of the farmer’s markets in Sonoma County are still held in November and December. Below is a list of Sonoma County’s winter markets:
Healdsburg Farmer’s Market
(707) 431-1956
North and Vine Streets Healdsburg, CA
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12pm
May 7 – November 26th.
Petaluma Farmer’s Market
(707) 762-0344
Walnut Park, Petaluma, CA
Saturdays: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
May 21 – November 19th.
Sebastopol Farmer’s Market
(707) 522-9305
Sebastopol Plaza on Weeks Way
Downtown Sebastopol, CA
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
April through November
Windsor Farmer’s Market
(707) 838-1320
Town Green in Old Downtown Windsor, CA
Sundays:
May – December, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursdays, June – August, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sonoma Farmer’s Market
(707) 538-7023
241 West First Street
Sonoma, CA
Fridays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Year Round
There is a surprising number of wonderful winter produce. Squash is, perhaps, the most abundant piece of produce in the winter months. Acorn and winter squash are some of the most popular. Leeks are also an unforeseen winter item. As far as fruits go, grapefruits are just coming into season in January.
Another great option for getting your hands on local, fresh and beautiful produce is a community grocery store. In Sonoma County, none quite compare to the local farming outreach of Oliver’s Market. With two locations in Santa Rosa and one in Cotati they offer a wide variety of local vendrrs. If waiting for the produce to get to the grocery store is too much for you, then check out some of Sonoma County’s local farms:
Hardin Gardens
22656 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 548-4758
Senk Farms
1369 Keiser Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 585-8811
Western Farm Center
21 West 7th Street in Railroad Square
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 545-0721
Bear Foot Honey Farm
4372 Sonoma Hwy. Ste. D
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Phone: (707) 570-2899