Come One, Come All to the Healdsburg Farmers' Market

Have you been shopping the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market all season? From May through November, we can support our local farmers, and as well as those who offer other locally produced goods, such as cheese and butter, wine vinegars, olive oils, ceramics, honey and more. In addition, during November, we have the opportunity to see, support, and celebrate local artists and artisans. The Healdsburg Farmers’ Market is currently holding its annual arts and crafts fair in addition to the regular market.

What better way to practice sustainability and to spend our hard-earned money than by supporting our local producers? By buying locally, we lessen the greenhouse gas emission created when driving a car, support our local economy, sustain responsibly grown local produce, and create community. Most of the artists, crafters, farmers and other producers are local residents.

Warm sunshine helped to cut the cool brisk breezes at the market this morning. The variety offered is amazing. From tote bags and jewelry created from recycled plastic bags (offered by Eco Chic a group of local teenaged girl entrepreneurs) to granite cheeseboards, from knitted hats to baby blankets, locally created goods offer us an opportunity to do our holiday shopping while getting to know more members of our community. Easy camaraderie among the producers makes the market a pleasant venue on Saturday mornings.

The market opens at 9 a.m. with the ringing of the bell, and closes at noon on Saturdays. The last market is on Saturday, November 28. I hope to see everyone there next Saturday--and remember to bring your reusable tote bags!