Local certified farmers markets are back By Françoise Rhodes Coachella Valley foodies (chefs, restaurant owners, home cooks, food lovers, and everyone else who prefers locally grown food) have reason to celebrate this week. The valley’s three State and County Certified Farmers’ Markets open for their 2015/2016 Season. Sponsored by the Palm Springs Cultural Center, the Certified Farmers’ Markets have become a valley tradition, and regular customers eagerly anticipate their return each fall.
“We’ve had emails and calls from people asking when the markets will open,” said Paul Palodichuk, General Manager of the Certified Farmers’ Markets. “This is the beginning of our eighth full season here in the desert. We
have most of our local favorites returning and we’ve added some new value added artisan prepared food vendors. The biggest news, though, is that we have changed our Palm Desert Market on Wednesdays to evening hours. Mid-valley residents w h o
have never been able to participate due to daytime commitments can now make the Palm Desert Evening Market their weekly tradition after work and school.” Grand Opening Events: Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market: Opens Saturday, October 3rd (8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), at 2300 Baristo Road (adjacent to The Camelot Theatres). For the first 50 kids (twelve and under) attending the market, they will get $2.00 in market bucks. Continued on page 11
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