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
Personalized Shopper Program
Personalized Shopping Services at the Farmers’ Markets Individuals unable to wear a mask at the farmers’ markets or unable to shop at market for alternative circumstances can now access our FREE personalized shopping service. An SCCFM staff member will shop at the Downtown, Westside or Live Oak market for you at no cost. You provide …
Other Campaigns
Scavenger Hunts with KERMIT the Book Mobile
This program is postponed due to Covid-19. A shiny, green bike-mobile joins us for our summer events every year, heading up fantastic, fun-filled hunts at the farmers’ market. Check in at KERMIT the bicycle book mobile to get your scavenger hunt handout. Then scour the market for all the right things; think alphabet and rainbow …
Mountain Feed & Farm Supply Workshops
We are so fortunate to have Mountain Feed and Farm Supply as a partner, bringing kick-butt, information packed, entertaining, skill building, fun and funny preservation classes to the sweet and charming Felton, Downtown and Scotts Valley farmers’ markets. These workshops are FREE and lead by the outstanding Mountain Feed staff. Jessica Tunis is an excellent …
Pop-Up Breakfast Series
It is with a bit of heaviness that we announce the cancellation of our 2020 Pop-Up Breakfast Series. Walking away from a season that we have plotted and planned for is difficult but it is the right and responsible choice in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to hit the ground running 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 It is with a bit of heaviness that we announce the cancellation of our 2020 FoodShed Project Series. These are events that bring our markets to life in a unique and personal way. Walking away from a season that we have plotted and planned for is difficult but it is the right …