I LOVE True Pasture. I chose to purchase single cuts and eggs instead of opting in the CSA, just to…read moretry them out, and will now have to make adjustments in my grocery budget to accommodate. Pick up was very simple, I swung by Mission Valley mall on my way home from work and grabbed my goodies from 2 very friendly reps. And just when I thought I couldn't possible love them any more, I just read on their website that they "keep true to the roots of the land, NEVER using herbicides or fertilizers, or machinery. Everything is done with horses or on foot." *swoon*

From the owner: Home Grown, Free Range, Grass Fed and Grass-Finished Beef is a healthy part of any diet. You have a…read morechoice as to what food you put in your body. Your body is a direct reflection of that choice. My mission is to provide individuals with the power to promote positive social change in the way beef is raised; we give you the opportunity to buy beef that is environmentally sustainable and locally raised.

I found out about this food co-op through my fiancee's coworker - this is a great spot for an array…read moreof local and seasonal produce (think farmer's market quality) in the community at affordable prices! They have different tiers especially for those who are unable to pay full price, no questions asked, which I think is a great model to promote food security. Aside from produce, they also sell eggs, poultry, and artisan goods that have a table and switch up their offerings weekly. Do note their hours are very limited - they are only open Tuesdays and Saturdays. My last haul here included cherry tomatoes, spinach, bokchoy, passionfruit, and dino kale. I am trying to make it a routine habit to come here throughout the week! So happy I finally found this spot as I cannot believe it took me this long!

Foodshed is a farm cooperative that sells locally raised produce as part of community sustained…read moreagriculture subscriptions and at retail. It is owned and operated by local farmers. They are committed to diversity in their cooperative and on their board, and they are located in City Heights, an agriculturally underserved community. They offer three tiers of CSA subscriptions. They also sell individual items at retail. Home delivery is available in certain areas and they also feature dropoff locations. Foodshed accepts CalFresh. They host cooking demos and other events. They have apprenticeships, they incentivize carbon farming practices, and they run other related programs. Foodshed is an S-Corporation and, as such, accepts donations. Support your local farmers and your community by checking out Foodshed.

This is a rather small farmers market that takes place on Saturday mornings on a blocked off…read morestretch of Wightman west of Fairmount Avenue. I've been to this farmers market over the years - they stopped having it for a while and it was brought back by the ASCENDKemet Collective. This last time I went there was a vendor selling coffee/pastries, one selling pupusas, one selling pizza, two vendors selling green leafy vegetables (like collard greens, kale and bitter leaf), and Bernardino Loera Farms - notable for the seasonal avocado varieties they sell like fuerte, zutano, bacon - whenever the season for those comes up. This one is in a convenient location near the City Heights Library, a nice little park, and an El Super. There is parking on Wightman on the other side of Fairmount Avenue as well as other side streets in the area.

COVID review: City Heights Farmers' Market is pretty small, with only a couple of produce stands…read more They have a couple of food vendors, too. In normal times, Bikes del Pueblo (see my review) brings a bike repair stand. Hopefully they will be returning to CHFM soon. Tips: - Free parking at Price Garage on 43rd Street. - Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for their fresh picks of the day. - Foodshed's Mobile Market sells produce in front of the City Heights Community Garden from 9 to 11 am on Saturdays. It's located across 43rd Street from CHFM. - Bring cash.

A great event but Easter weekend was brutal. The 81F felt more like 89F and the place was "sold the…read more__ out" with people. Too crowded. We will avoid holidays entirely moving forward or go early bird special. CAPTAIN JACK's SHELLFISH CO.: LOBSTER ROLL: -- not enough of their apparent parm/evo/butter/garlic sauce -- moderately loaded or a tad more with lobster -- nice tasting -- looked better last time and I did not select it RATING = A- GRILLED OYSTERS and GRILLED SCALLOPS still "too legit to quit". Dad did not love the crowds nor the hills, so we let him sit while we did a "power walk" of other vendors. Not a great day or venue necessarily for those with mobility issues.

So, so, so good! You'll find the fresh berries, citrus, veggies, and flowers of your dreams. I…read morepurchased fresh blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. I also purchased a box of dates. Honestly, anyone can find something they like here. Argentinian empanadas, Indian samosas, onigiri, Vietnamese iced coffee, fresh lemonade. The options are endless. Endless artists sell their jewelry, clothing, accessories, and more. You can go from browsing silver bracelets to finding a hand poured candle. It's a fun walk through countless vendors. Incredibly busy too

Wow!! Now THIS is a top-notch Farmers Market (and I consider myself to be a Farmers Market…read moreconnoisseur). If you can get over the fact that parking is a nightmare (tip: get there early and use the free parking lot at the DMV) you'll love every second of your time here. We got there around 9:30am and were lucky enough to snag a spot at the aforementioned lot - about a 5 minute walk from the start of the market. From there, we took about 2 hours to fully explore, including a quick stop at a cute and affordably-priced vintage stop right off the vendors' booths. There is a huge variety of goods, mostly consumables with a few jewelry and handmade goods worked in. The vast majority of consumables booths had samples. I tried balsamic vinegars, loads of dips, some fresh fruit and tomatoes, bread, tempeh, you name it. I wasn't even hungry for lunch after going! If you aren't keen on samples, there are lots of prepared food booths for a full meal. Prices are reasonable. I bought a delicious Mediterranean 3 layer dip for $6 and my brother got a massive focaccia loaf for $10. The vendors were very friendly and helpful. Many (most?) also had business cards with shipping info if you're like me and have a full suitcase already. I would consider this market a must-visit if you find yourself in San Diego on a Sunday. Loved it!

Hillcrest Farmers Market (opened in April 1997) is San Diego's original and largest farmers market…read morewith over 175 vendors. [Hours]: Sunday (rain or shine) from 9 AM to 2 PM. [Parking]: Difficult parking situation, but I got really lucky and found a street parking spot near the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Richmond St at 9 AM. Apparently visitors can park for free at the DMV parking lot (3960 Normal St), but the lot fills up quickly so come early. According to the website, visitors can also park at the United States Postal Service parking lot at 3911 Cleveland Ave. [Amenities & vendors]: The farmers market does not accept EBT. The market takes up about three large blocks and visitors can find produce, gifts, arts and crafts, flowers, clothing, etc. Not many fruit stands offer samples, but other non-fruit food vendors do provide free samples. The market also has a solid food court including one vendor selling coconut pancakes (Coconut & Co. Thai Fusion). The coconut pancakes (aka khanom krok - $4 for 8 pieces) reminded me of the sticky rice from mango sticky rice and these pancakes were actually quite good. [Conclusion]: Our party only ended up staying for 30 minutes, but overall this is a great farmers market for anyone who's looking for solid one-stop food options and not necessarily looking for a produce-focused farmers market.

I came here for the North Park Coffee & Tea Fair on Saturday. It was a medium sized market. There…read morewas coffee and tea. Also a lot of food. I was more interested in the juice. The ginger shot at God's Juice was delicious! The lady at the Farm Fresh To You delivery veggies and fruit was super nice. I wish I had money to buy their box it sounded like a great deal! Everyone had delicious samples, but I wish I had the money to spend there. Everything was pretty expensive.

UPDATE Like my first…read morereview... SAME-O, SAME-O. But this tiny 2-block farmers market grew on me through the years. It's very local friendly and not packed at all. I love how the vendors have become regulars and like how they engage with the community. Ex: Halloween, each vendor were passing out candy to kids so kids and families were coming to the market in costumes. I don't have kids but my dog is my fur-child. We were also dressed up and there were SO many other dogs and their owners (kid less and with kids) in costume roaming the market. And I like coming here to grab a bite to eat. There are vendors that are overlooked by other competing vendors at the bigger farmers markets or they are starting out and start at the smaller ones.

For those complaining that this is not a Farmer's market because it is small. This is specifically…read morefor farmer's products. This is not a swap meet with some vegtables thrown in like the one on Saturday in little Italy. If you want to buy rugs, clothes, and cheap jewelry go there

Not a farmers market, a small circle of 6 stands in a place that charges for you to park. Waste of…read morean afternoon