We operate a variety of programs including, seasonal farm education programs, food-focused events and family friendly campaigns with the goal of educating the public about the inner workings of sustainable agriculture and practices on the Central California coast. Please refer to the schedule below for current and future happenings.
Latest Campaign
Platos De Bienestar: Healthy Plates Produce Rx
Platos De Bienestar: Healthy Plates Produce Rx In partnership with the Santa Cruz Community Health Centers the Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets ran a two-year produce prescription program called Platos de Bienestar or Healthy Plates, 2023-2024. Produce prescription models have been gaining steam around the country for over 10 years – investing in a food …
Other Campaigns
Pop-Up Breakfast Series
The 2025 Pop-Up Breakfast Series This year the Pop-Up Breakfasts return with a small summer series, two events at the Westside Farmers’ Market. We’re forever grateful to the outstanding chefs that join us for these occasions. What they do with seasonal food is magic and an act of service. That cooks continue to work in …
EBT & Market Match
All of SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP Nutrition cards. Just locate the Market Manager or Information booth to redeem market tokens.
Music Series
Music Series SCCFM operates an annual music series at the Felton, Scotts Valley, Westside and Live Oak Farmers’ Markets. Music ranges from bluegrass to jazz with some country blues thrown in. We currently do not operate the music series at the Downtown market. To find out who is playing, check the market page you plan on …
Waste Smart
Waste Smart The Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market generates its fair share of trash. Not too long ago, on a typical summer day at the downtown market, we would throw out about 500 gallons worth of garbage bags destined for the landfill, loaded with food scraps, plastic water bottles, to-go coffee cups, paper plates, soda cans, …
The FoodShed Project
THE FOODSHED PROJECT The Foodshed Project is rolling out again in 2025 at the Scotts Valley, Downtown and Felton farmers’ markets. We’re putting much of our focus on programming for the Downtown Santa Cruz Market as it re-establishes itself in the civic district of our city center. Dates and themes are listed below and some …
