MARIN FARMERS MARKETS

Marin Farmers Markets operates seven markets in the Bay area, four in Marin County (Sunday and Thursday Civic Center, Novato and Fairfax) and three in Alameda County (Grand Lake-Oakland, Newark and Hayward). Five of our markets operate year-round (Sunday and Thursday Civic Center, Grand Lake-Oakland, Newark and Hayward) and two of our markets operate seasonally (Novato and Fairfax). Please click on the specific market on the menu bar at the top of this page for market updates, days, times, hours of operation and directions.

NOVATO AND FAIRFAX FARMERS MARKETS OPEN

The first week of May marked the grand opening of MFM's seasonal markets in Downtown Novato and the Town of Fairfax. The Novato Farmers Market is every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm on Grant Ave in Downtown Novato. The Fairfax Farmers Market is every Wednesday, 4pm-8pm in Bolinas Park. We invite you to join us at both of these charming evening markets to enjoy the locally grown bounty of the summer season. For more information, please click on markets, and follow the links to the Novato and Fairfax pages.

BUILDING A PERMANENT HOME FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Marin Farmers Markets is proud to introduce it's sister non-profit, Marin Agricultural Institute (MAI) and its vision of a permanent home for local agriculture.

What began over four years ago as an idea for a permanent home for the Marin Farmers Markets has evolved into a vision of a Pavilion, a community landmark, dedicated to growing a healthy local food system. The Pavilion will be more than a building; it will be an enduring tangible symbol of local agriculture and the region’s emerging role as a model for environmentally and socially responsible living.

Click below to view a video describing MAI's vision of the future Pavilion. Hear from farmers, customers, MFM board members and staff about their hopes for a permanent facility. Note that MAI was previous known as Marin Center for Sustainable Agriculture.

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B.Y.O.B. - GREENING THE MARIN FARMERS MARKETS

How many planets would we need if everyone lived like you? It's a humbling thought. Visit Global Footprint Network to calculate your ecological footprint.

Marin Farmers Markets is committed to making our farmers market operations as earth-friendly as possible. In 2006 we took the first step by becoming a certified Bay Area Green Business. In 2007, MFM was awarded the Acterra Business Environmental Award for Environmental and Sustainability Education.

While eating locally grown food is one of the most delicious steps you can make toward shrinking your ecological footprint, how you transport those fresh fruits and veggies from the market to the table is another opportunity to lessening your impact on planet. We estimate that over the course of a year, customers carry away over 1 million plastic bags from our Sunday Civic Center Market. Therein lies great potential for change.

In honor of Earth Day 2008, MFM encouraged customers to B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bag) and be more conscious of their consumption habits and to bring their own tote bags, produce bags, reusable containers, or even reused plastic bags from last week. Together, as a community of farmers, specialty food purveyors, artisans, green-minded community groups, and eaters, we can create farmers markets that tread more lightly on the planet. Please do your part, and make every day Earth Day!

Vendors interested in purchasing biodegradable products please click below to view a list of local distributors and producers of biodegradable bags, cutlery, and containers. Through June 30th, The Green Office is offering 25% off all biodegradable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery.

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FARM TO FORK DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

Marin Agricultural Institute's Farm to Fork distribution program is now providing an opportunity for local schools, restaurants, corporate cafeterias, and catering services to walk their talk when it comes to more environmentally and socially responsible business practices.

Every week, Farm to Fork delivers thousands of dollars of the freshest fruits and vegetables, sustainably raised meats, and specialty prepared foods to a growing community of local customers. If you are a Marin Farmers Markets farmer or food purveyor, or a local business feeding your community and are interested in participating in Farm to Fork, please click below for more information including this week's order forms, farmer availability forms, rules, and procedures.

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FARMERS MARKET SCHOOL TOURS

Calling all teachers. Take a tour of the Marin Farmers Market and share a fresh experience with your students. Meet the farmers and learn how they grow their crops, where they come from, what is in season, and why they choose to farm. Also get to know local artisans, bakers, food purveyors and a MFMA market manager. We believe that a day at the farmers market will get your students excited about making healthy food choices by building a sense of connection to the people who grow our food.

We offer a variety of tours at our San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market on Thursdays. Choose to attend a market orientation, participate in a self-guided farmers market treasure hunt, or take a tour with a MFMA market manager. Tours are available from 9am-noon. For more information and to download a Tour Request Form please click below. If you have any further questions, contact Tyler Thayer at 415-472-6100 ext.104.

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MARIN FARMERS MARKETS IN THE NEWS

Click MORE below to catch up on press featuring the Marin Farmers Markets and MFM members.

Most recent posting is Marin farmers market may plant new roots near Civic Center by Brad Breithaupt of The Marin Independent Journal.

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE

Click on the links below to meet the farmers, fishermen, artists, bakers, market managers, and local chefs of the Marin Farmers Market.