February 2010 Blog Posts (7)

Certified Farmers Markets Now Accepting SNAP EBT Cards At All Locations.

Consumers using SNAP EBT Cards can now use them for Certified Farmers’ Market food purchases.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Certified Farmers’ Markets are now accepting SNAP EBT Cards at all three of its Coachella Valley Locations. “We’ve been hoping to make this a reality for some time,” said Paul Palodichuk, Market Manager. “The SNAP Program provides crucial support to… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on February 23, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers' Markets!

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the week: Early Season Tomatoes!

You say To-MAY-to and I say To-MAH-to. Either way, we’re all in for a treat this week at the Certified Farmers’ Market. A variety of fresh, farm-ripened early season tomatoes are available, and they’ve got a taste that’s sure to beat any store-bought variety you can find!

Discover Hydroponic… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on February 23, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Join us at our fundraiser on March 20, 2010!

Help Support your Local Certified Farmers’ Market!

GROW LOCAL

BUY LOCAL

EAT LOCAL

Join us Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the fabulous…

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Added by Michael Carroll Green on February 16, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers' Markets!

This week’s Fresh Pick of the Week at the Certified Farmers’ Market is not so much a pick as a pullet. Farm-raised free-range pullets and cockerels (female and male chickens under a year in age, respectively) are the latest addition to the market. Farm-raised free-range Chickens are becoming more popular, both for their meat and for their eggs, because research shows that free-range (or “pastured”) animals are typically healthier and… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on February 16, 2010 at 6:25pm — No Comments

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week for February 6, 2010

Spinach is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week at the Certified Farmers’ Market, and several varieties of fresh locally-grown Spinach are available at all three Certified Farmers’ Market locations.

Spinach has an extremely high nutritional value, and is rich in antioxidants, especially when fresh or steamed. Spinach is also a great source of a plethora of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on February 8, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Certified Farmers Market To Celebrate First Anniversary of Palm Desert location!

Celebration slated for Wednesday, February 10, 2010; Ribbon-Cutting at 10am.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center today announced that it will celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its popular Palm Desert location with a give-aways, a birthday cake, and a special ribbon-cutting ceremony this coming Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The Palm…

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Added by Michael Carroll Green on February 7, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week forJanuary 31, 2010

Mandarin Oranges are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week at the Certified Farmers’ Market. Mandarin Oranges, as their name implies, originated in Southeast Asia, and were likely at least one of the early ancestors of all modern oranges (along with Pomelos).

Today, Mandarin Oranges are distributed commercially in several varieties, including Mikan… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on February 7, 2010 at 4:02pm — No Comments