They're terrific--the beans, artichokes, English peas. I've been a customer for many years. The photo is a dish I made with Iacopi Italian butter beans. read more

Iacopi Farms - Italian butter beans, salsa verde and roasted Sungold tomatoes - Fruits & Veggies Near Me

Iacopi Farms est in 1962 in Half Moon Bay is all about the bean. Today they were at the Clement Street Farmers Market San Francisco. Farming for 3 generations, Iacopi Farms specializes in English Peas, and a variety of beans including butter, cranberry, cannellini, fava, blue lake to name just a few of the varieties. read more

Iacopi Farms - If it's a bean then look for Iacopi Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me

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Need beans? English peas? Brussel sprouts? Blue Lake green beans? Yes, this is the place to go. Didn't remember writing my review in 2015 which was a lot more simpler then. Now they also carry the above and dried beans, cauliflower, fava beans, artichokes, broccolini, swiss chard, and a variety of other seasonal greens depending when you stop by their stand at the Ferry Farmers Market. They are still there Tuesdays and Saturdays, located near the south driveway towards the back on Saturday. Right now, Brussel sprouts are still in season so don't wait too much longer if that's what you seek. When I stopped by yesterday, chard and broccolini were the popular items as well as their selection of dried beans. Perfect for those comfort food recipes during the winter months... any body say stew and soups?! Say hi to Jessica and she'll set you up right for your bubble dinners. read more

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There is something very unique going on at the Half Moon Bay Airport, and it has nothing to do with aviation. If you stand off to the side of this public-use airport mostly used for single engine planes you'll probably not notice what's going on in the weedy-looking field just beyond the parking lot for small aircraft. There's actually a farm on the airport! Louis Iacopi and his son has leased this land from San Mateo County to harvest two very unique crops. What looked liked dry, yellowing weeds from a distance turned out to be a crop of Italian butter beans in its final stage before harvesting. The bean pods in the earlier stage look like regular green beans but are left to dry out under Mother Nature's elements months before harvesting. We were told these are normally harvested by mechanical means in the month of October. Once harvested the pods are shelled and the beans are sold to restaurants and at local farmers markets. Dodging incoming aircraft we walked over to a second crop just yards away in a separate field. Mr. Iacopi refers to them as cranberry beans probably because of its color, but these are actually Berlotti beans. Unlike the Italian butter beans these are harvested while fresh and by hand. The pod has a beautiful cranberry red color with specks of green throughout. We cracked open a few pods to expose a fresh bean slightly larger than a Jelly Belly candy. Pods are usually shelled immediately and once dried can keep for years. Most of Mr. Iacopi's Berlottis are sold to restaurants as they are a favorite bean used in minestrone. The Iacopi Farms continue for many acres beyond the airport with crops such as artichokes, Blue Lake green beans and some of the sweetest English shelling peas I've ever tasted. Another popular crop on the farm is the potato. There are up to six varieties planted on this farm. I didn't even realize I was standing on his crop until it was mentioned to me. The vines are cut and the potatoes are left under the soil for two to three weeks before harvesting. This allows the soft skin to dry out and harden a bit before they are dug up. Iacopi Farms normally sells at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco as well as farmers markets in San Mateo, Jack London Square, Pleasanton and Danville. read more

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I buy dried Italian Butter Beans from Iacopi Farms at my local farmer's market. They are delicious and always clean (no dirt to wash away). Very flavorful and versatile. There are many recipes on the Web. We're fortunate to have local, family farms such as Iacopi Farms bringing us such healthy food. read more

Iacopi Farms - Tasty Butter Beans - Fruits & Veggies Near Me

In December I started buying their beans at the Burlingame farmers market. They are delicious . I don't think I'll ever be able to enjoy canned beans again! My favorites are the Italian butter beans! read more

If you're wanting fresh or dried beans, look no further. Iacopi Farms is truly the best! I always look for them at my locals farmer's market on the Peninsula (San Mateo, Palo Alto or Mountain View) as I know I will get a high quality product. I recently bought Italian butter beans and some artichokes and they were absolutely delicious. Super flavorful and fresh. I will continue to be a loyal customer. Thank you Iacopi Farms! read more

We bought Butter beans at the Ferry building Farmers market. Beans were good, would buy again..and again...and again...

The sellers for Iacopi at the San Carlos farmers market are pleasant, and knowledgeable of their produce. Beans and peas are always excellent. I had bought the Italian butter beans at the People's Store in Bolinas for years, so I'm thrilled to find them at the farmers market on the peninsula. All their varieties are produced and sorted with care; I've never had to deal with dust, gravel, debris or damaged beans. Thank you for elevating a simple legume to the elegance of high quality produce. They make a damn fine dish. read more

You know you've hit the jackpot when you score some of the same dry farmed Italian Butter and Cranberry Shelling Beans that are a coveted menu item at top SF restaurants. These restaurants make it a point to call out on their menus that their beans are from Iacopi Farms for good reason! The beans are super easy to shell and cook quickly, making a great addition to any menu or as the centerpiece as I chose to do as they are full of flavor. Not to outshine their other veggies but the brussel sprouts and blue lake green beans are another fave. read more

I love saturday morning farmers markets, especially the saturday college of san mateo one! After watching david chang's ugly delicious series, it reminded me of iacopi farms! Their produce is stellar! I asked farmer mike for help picking out some english peas and they did not disappoint! He told me not to judge the outside and that the peas would be so sweet because they were freshly picked! Boy was he right! I've gone back all summer to indulge in both the peas and their artichokes! Will be sas when 5e season ends but will just have to ask them for fall/winter recommendations! read more

Thank you Iacopi Farms for providing me with the Cranberry beans I've missed for the last 4 years. A family tradition continues. Beans were absolutely fantastic along with the Brussel sprouts and Blue lake beans. Keep up the great work read more

Bought their dried Italian Butter Beans at our Pleasanton Farmer's Market and made a delicious ham and white bean soup from them. Love buying as much local as possible. read more