Is this the one with the green canopy and green sign? Green…read morecanopy & green sign - 2 stars. Blue canopy, white sign - 5 signs Today I discovered there are different "Rodriguez Farms." Yesterday I went to the CSM Farmers Market in San Mateo. Green canopy and green banner sign. I thought it was odd they didn't have the usual "Albion" strawberries I buy since they're sweeter than the non-Albion. I asked the guy and he insisted they were Albion even though the signage did not state this. 3 baskets/$18. I asked him if they're the same as the San Carlos vendor and he said they were. He was misleading if not an outright liar. Today I went to the San Carlos Farmers Market. BLUE Canopy and not a green sign. The guy there told me there are at least two different "Rodriguez Farms." The one in San Carlos has Albion for 3 baskets/$20 and is sweeter than the regular. TLDR: get them at the San Carlos Farmers Market on Sundays. Don't get them at the CSM Farmers Market on Saturdays.

At Newark Farmer's Market, I have recently seen two farms that sell strawberries - Rodriguez and…read moreFenella Berries. As of now, I prefer the latter farm and have a review for them. ORDER Biggest box of strawberries - $20 STARS (stand out qualities) -Food (5/5 stars) - red and delicious strawberries -Service (3/5 stars) - one staff gave me a sour face when I asked to pick another box because I saw some bruised strawberries -Ambiance (4/5 stars) - quick service STAIRS (areas of growth) -Feels a bit too salesy but I understand they need to make a living! TIPS -Fot the big box, rhetorical offered me $20 even though it is advertised as $25 -They offer plastic bag but farmers market has station to give one or get one reusable bag

Good food and fresh fruit ! Great nic naks like dish towels, soap, candles etc…read more Not the least expensive but it's worth it

Picked up some fried artichokes a few weeks ago from the deli. They used to be the best in the…read morearea for years and looked forward to having them as a treat. New managers or owners changed the recipe or supplier. They are very bland now with no taste. They need to improve or will lose local customers.

Ten year update! I still like this one. It's just the right…read moresize. The vendors are welcoming and their choices are good. Love to stop and enjoy the bluegrass band playing, they're so talented. Last words...when I'm in town.

What a great experience! First, they have lots of free parking available. Dogs are not allowed due…read moreto food safety. They had lots of different booths to choose from. Mostly food but there are some booths that sold other goods. The booths all seemed stocked well and fair prices. Vendors were friendly and greeted me as I walked along. I recommend to bring cash but it seemed like most vendors offered some type of digital payment as well. They did have some options to get food to eat there. Not a bad way to kick off a Saturday morning.

I swear, we meet some of the kindest, friendliest, and helpful people when we travel. We were drawn…read moreinto Lonely Mountain Farm at the San Francisco Farmers market because look at those strawberries! They are magnificent! We walked away with strawberries, rainbow carrots, flowers, and many local recommendations for nearby businesses. The berries are amazing, the flowers are stunning, and I'm sure the carrots are going to be incredible.

They've been at the Saturday Ferry Farmer's Market for a while now, guessing four or five years at…read moreleast. Their open stand is on the north section of the street side section of the market. Lately, I've been buying an assortment of their jarred products, mainly pickled items like dill pickles and green beans. They also offer tomato products. Besides eating them myself, I've gifted bottles to local friends as well as ones five-hour flights away. They mainly have vegetables and strawberries right now as well as flowers. In the past, I've bought gooseberries (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UYf1MpRfuusdMl_IUKZyMw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) from them, strawberries, and melons when in season. On of the few year-round items that I like to buy are their bottled products. I finally opened my bottle of Dilly Beans, pickled green beans (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AZB8kIRX1u7--0g5YnN-pw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I enjoyed that, even after a few months, the beans still crunched and the pickle flavor was strong, not subtle in any way. This past Saturday, I picked up the next bottle that I will indulge in (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gJcK-YaJULNqZhOtQdEFSA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) when I finish my green beans. Stop by the north side plaza near Gotts to find their stand Saturday mornings at the Ferry Building. They take cash or cc's.

This place rocks! So many local goods and goods from businesses around California. I was shocked at…read morehow large the selection was and how many brands I recognized. There were also a lot of smaller brands that I didn't recognize, so that was great too! They're just off the highway, but far enough in that if you weren't specifically looking for them, you probably wouldn't find them. I'm so glad I saw a video about them and went to check them out. Getting on and off the highway right here is super easy, which is great because crossing the constant flow of cars can be difficult from some of the other fruit stands and shops.

Cute spot but talk about highway robbery no pun intended…read more I would have walked away satisfied if I was held at gunpoint and my wallet was taken instead of paying $11 for 5 fried artichokes the size of quarters. I will continue to stop at Pezzini to drop my loads but skip the food truck in the lot. Some of the worst fried artichokes in the central coast

After trying several CSAs and not getting any love from the waiting list for other CSAs with drop…read morepoints in my neighborhood - I nearly gave up til I discovered Mariquita. Andy & Julia offer a traditional CSA process of drop offs and have established bi-weekly "Mystery Box" nights at different meeting points around the city of San Francisco. For the Mystery Box - you never know what you'll get - but you'll definitely get far above your $25 worth! You can also sign up for updates from the "Ladybug Buying Club" - notices about veggies and fruit that are available in bulk for pickup at Mystery Box locations. Recently, I have brought home a giant Musquee de Provence pumpkin for $6, a flat of organic fall strawberries for $24, 25# of Braeburn apples for $26 and over the summer - basil for $1 for a generous bunch (I got 12!). Mariquita also hosts "U-Pick" events for tomatoes in the fall - and at fifty cents a pound, you'll find it hard to resist going home with less than 50# of tomatoes... I personally brought home 150# of tomatoes and now have tomato sauce for the rest of the year. Mariquita always has the best produce - unlike other CSAs, it doesn't just go bad in the fridge from being picked too ripe and hanging out in a hot warehouse or truck for too many days. What are you waiting for? Sign up for the Ladybug Buying Club newsletter now!

I've been getting produce from Mariquita Farms for at least the last four years. The mystery boxes…read moreare a blast, with tons of unusual produce that test my creativity and a great value at just $25 each (going up to $30 next month--still a great value). It may be a little pricey compared to your local Asian market, but for the quality and the focus on sustainability rather than the bottom line, it's worth it to me. The farm also sends out a newsletter alerting you to what's predicted to be in the box, recipe ideas, and happenings on the farm, which is great for planning what to do with the haul (because it is a haul!) and learning about where our food is coming from.

Apple of My Pie…read more Family-run 7.5-acre farm that operates a U-Pick for two months out of the year (Sept-Oct) and specializes in apples, squash, and honey. The Good: *All the trees planted on site are dwarfs to make life easier on everyone, especially kids. *Certified organic farm *Play area for young kids *Staff were all friendly and very helpful *Accept CCs to purchase *Reasonable pricing *Baked goods (e.g., apple turnovers, apple bread), lavender products, and fresh-pressed Apple Juice available for purchase. *They'll provide you with bags to collect your harvest, but you are also welcome to use your own reusable grocery bags. The Meh: *Wasn't a fan of their "Apple Butter," as it was more applesauce than apple butter. But, with that said, it was a fine applesauce fwiw. *Make sure you bring a cooler with ice if you plan to buy juice unless you're going straight home. I forgot to bring ours like a dummy. :( *No pet policy, so leave Fido at home. *Weekends only. Check their IG (@clearvieworchards) for updates. The Ugly: *Make sure you purchase a parking ticket/reservation ($7) ahead of time, or you'll be SoL. This started during Covid, and they're continuing it due to helping them control the number of visitors. TLDR: Fun family-friendly activity to do on the weekend and teach kids where their food comes from. Highly recommended.

(Ryan Reynolds voiceover)…read more The vibe is pure Americana apple orchard in Watsonville! Clearview Orchards is a fabulous family destination! Andrea warmly greeted us! She is so nice! We were guided to the large parking lot! Mr. Mel Larussa, the proprietor himself, gave us a quick orientation and gave us directions to have the greatest apple picking time of our lives! Mrs. Larussa went out of her way and provided fresh cut samples of the Honeycrisp! Wow! Delish, sweet, firm. Like my fave IG models. Gonna leave with a bunch of Fujis and Pink Ladies! Had to nab several jars of the fantastic Sage clear honey! Nectar of the gods! Thank God for the birds and the bees! And before headed out we had a mini picnic on the veranda with picturesque views of the Clearview orchard! The apple bread was divine! But the apple juice and frozen popsicle apple juice was the absolute best! Apple juice as God intended! Delectably sweet and refreshing! (So good that busloads of Stanford students have blocked the road before! So make an appointment and reserve a time!) What a great time! But one of the best parts is just hearing the laughter of families and children enjoying America! Gonna make some apple pie tonight! Thanks Mr. And Mrs. Larussa and Andrea! Will be back! Woohoo!

Solorios Organic of Watsonville in Santa Cruz brought their produce to the Stonestown Farmers…read moreMarket. There was a nice mix of Vegetables being offered by their farm.