Well just like that it’s November.  I hope you all are finding fun ways to safely celebrate the Halloween weekend.  Make the Sebastopol Farmers Market is a part of your plans.  After a year of tricks, maybe it’s time to treat yourself to all that the market has to offer from the freshest fruits and veggies to prepared foods and local crafts.  It’s a great time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping and in case you haven’t noticed, Sonoma Chocolatier is back!

We are still collecting fire relief donations for Triple T Ranch at the market Information booth.  It looks like they will be able to return to the market mid-November!!  You can also donate on line on their  GoFundMe page at the following link gf.me/u/y3bvsw

New to curbside this week, besides the freshest local fruits and vegetables, you can now get Cirque Du Ferments sauerkrauts, jun kombuchas and other ferments.  The online store is open until 3p Saturday for curbside pickup 11a-1:30p on Sunday.  www.sebastopolfarmmarket.org

At the market this Sunday you will find lettuces, microgreens, arugula spinach, tot soi, bok choy, mustard greens, kales, collards, swiss chard, cabbages, carrots, beets, onions, leeks, potatoes, mushrooms, broccolis, cauliflowers, summer and winter squashes, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, peppers hot and sweet, herbs and so much more…

Fruit offerings include raspberries, melons, figs, pears, grapes, fresh medjool dates and other surprises…Twin Peaks will be returning next week with organic persimmons and pomegranates.

It’s not too late to pick up plants for your fall/winter garden.   Don’t forget the FLOWERS!!

Look for farmer inspired products like organic nuts and nut butters with the new crop of almonds and red walnuts with this year’s English walnut crop is just weeks away.  You will also find meats, cheeses, olive oil, vinegar, dried fruits, olives, honey, herbal teas, jams, hot sauces and pestos, breads, pastries, pastas and other homemade treats are just some of the treats you will find at the market.  Olivino organic olive oil and Terra Savia organic wines is back.

We continue to struggle to keep our market strong and our community programs going.  Please consider donating.  Special thanks for the donations that keep coming in through the market’s GoFundMe campaign.  https://gf.me/u/x3svaq

Help us to keep the market open by doing your part.  Please wear your masks and social distance at all times.  All food and drink is to go.  There is no eating or drinking inside the market.  If you are sick, please stay home.

Thank you for your continued support of our local food system, this local market, local farmers and entrepreneurs.We could not do this without you.

Stay safe stay strong.

Carla