With spring turning into summer in Sacramento, it's time to embrace the freshness of the season by eating local. From pick-your-own farms where you can create unforgettable memories (and great photos!) with your little ones, to CSAs offering a bounty of seasonal delights and local farmers markets ... there are plenty of ways to eat fresh in Sacramento!
By choosing locally grown produce, you're not only treating your taste buds, but also supporting sustainable agriculture and the hardworking farmers in the Sacramento area.
Discover where you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more in Sacramento to bring home to your family:
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Pick-Your-Own (PYO) Farms in Sacramento
It's a hands-on adventure at these PYO farms within an hour of Sacramento, where you can enjoy the experience of picking your own fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Here are some top picks of what's open now:
24 Carrot Farms
Placerville, CA | Website
Davis Ranch
Sloughhouse, CA | Website
Harris Family Farm
Pollock Pines, CA | Website
Pacific Star Gardens
Woodland, CA | Website
Pick N Cherish
Galt, CA | Website
Granny Mays Strawberries
Granite Bay, CA | Website
Yumm Strawberries
West Sacramento, CA | Website
Know of any other PYO farms in or around Sacramento that we should add to our list? Let us know at mackiddowntownsacramento@macaronikid.com
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Local CSAs in Sacramento
Support local farmers and enjoy a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce by joining a CSA in Sacramento. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Here are some options to consider:
Terra Firma Farm
Website | Details: As a member of their CSA, you will receive a weekly box of fresh produce grown on the farm, with the option of adding on extra items in bulk. They deliver boxes to neighborhood drop sites throughout Sacramento.
Full Belly Farm
Website | Details: Full Belly Farm offers weekly organic CSA produce boxes to households throughout the Sacramento region. When you join, you will have a direct connection to their farm and the fresh, nutritious, high-quality produce that they grow.
The ReFarmery
Website | Details: CSA members invest in their local farm every season and receive a weekly share of the freshest, healthiest, most flavorful, and most ethical foods available to our community. Custom-length shares are available.
Good Humus Produce
Website | Details: They deliver to families in the Sacramento region, Davis and Woodland. All the Fruits and Vegetables delivered are fresh, local and all organic.
Do you have a favorite CSA that you'd like to recommend? Share the details with us at mackiddowntownsacramento@macaronikid.com
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Farmers Markets in Sacramento
Sacramento's farmers markets are a great place to spend any day browsing fresh produce, locally-produced artisanal goods, and much more. Here's where to find farmer's markets in Sacramento:
1050 20th Street
Details: Every Saturday from 8am - 1pm throughout the year
Greenhaven Pocket Farmers Market
Elks Lodge #6 Parking Lot
Details: Saturdays from 8am - 1pm. April - October
McClatchy Park
Details: Saturdays from 9am - 1pm. April - November
Downtown Certified Farmers Market
Capitol Mall
Details: Wednesdays from 9am - 1pm. May - October
McKinley Park
Details: Every Sunday from 10am - 2pm throughout the year
Meadowview Certified Farmers Market
Meadowview Lightrail Station
Details: Every Sunday from 8am - 1pm year-round.
Arden Parking Lot Near Former Sears
Details: Every Saturday from 9am - 2pm. January - mid November
North Natomas Regional Park
Details: Saturdays from 8:30am - 12:30pm. June 1st - September 28th
1271 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento
Details: Sundays from 9am - 2pm.
Know of any other farmers markets in Sacramento that we should highlight? Let us know at mackiddowntownsacramento@macaronikid.com!
