EPA Market Update (12/5/09): rain or cold or shine -- we're open!

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December is already here. Can you believe it? In addition to lots of holiday cheer, this season marks the beginning of some changes at your farmers' market.

Yes, the weather is cooler and the days are shorter, but ask around and you'll discover that the produce is still popping every Saturday afternoon. Transito Zamudio continues to sell apples, persimmons and oranges, but hurry on down, because this Saturday may be his last day!

Did you know that strawberries like this weather? It's true. Down in Monterey County, these delicious little red guys are still ripening in the sun before they end up at 2415 University Avenue. And if you made it out last weekend, you know that we were joined by a grower selling grapes and tangerines. We expect the same this Saturday.

In addition to our normal selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, we expect to have the following delicious items:

* tasty persimmons and apples (this may be the last week);

* organic green beans;

* oranges (oh boy oh boy oh boy!);

* grapes (wow!);

* tangerines (citrus is golden);

* organic veggies, including onions, carrots, celery, and lettuce;

* more greens than you can shake a fist at;

* tomatoes (they're still delicious);
* strawberries (from Salinas);

* yummy honey;

* nopales, chayote, cilantro, chard, cucumbers, broccoli, mint, basil, and other vegetables; and

* much more!



Please note that our last market day of the year on December 19th is fast approaching. (We'll announce our spring reopening date shortly). It's time to spend those Fresh Checks before they expire, so check under the couch cushions, because you know they like to hide. Don't forget to mark your calendars, because you can rest assured that on our last day we'll have something special planned to celebrate our community, our vendors and another successful year.

EBT/food stamps, WIC and Senior FMNP checks always accepted.

* EBT: the market accepts EBT/food stamps every Saturday.

* WIC: we're happy to accept WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: if eligible, we'll give you $5 to spend at the Market. For more information, click here.

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Free Seeds for Your Garden

The great seed giveaway has begun! Collective Roots, the sponsoring organization of the East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market, wants to share the bounty of its school gardens with you. Click here to sign up to receive a free packet of seeds to plant in your garden.

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To learn more about our market, please visit our website at www.epafarmersmarket.org. We can also be reached by phone at (650) 283-7530.

East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market

Every Saturday, 2pm to 5pm

EPA City Hall & Library

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Diciembre ya ha llegado. ¿Ud. lo puede creer? Esta temporada marca el principio de algunos cambios en el Mercado.

Sí, el tiempo es más fresco y los días son más cortos, pero todavía tenemos frutas y verduras deliciosas todos los sábados. Transito Zamudio sigue a vender las manzanas, los caquis y las naranjas, pero no para mucho más tiempo. Este sábado puede ser su sábado final de este año.

¿Ud. supo que a las fresas les gusta este tiempo? Es verdad. En Monterey County, estas rojas maduran bajo del sol, poco minutos antes de llegar en 2415 University Avenue. Y si usted vino al mercado el sábado pasado, usted sabe que fuimos unidos por un granjero que vendía uvas y mandarinas. Esperamos el mismo este sábado.

Además de nuestra selección normal de productos deliciosos, nosotros esperamos tener:

* persimmons y manzanas(puede ser la última semana);

* ejotes orgánicos;

* naranjas (!!!);

* uvas deliciosas;

* mandarinas;

* verduras orgánicas, incluyendo cebollas, zanahorias, apio, y lechuga;

* jitomates;
* fresas (de Salinas);

* miel;

* nopales, chayote, basil, cilantro, pepinos, brocoli, mint, y otras verduras; and

* y much más!

Nuestro último día del año será 19 de Diciembre, entonces ahora es tiempo de gastar sus Fresh Checks antes de que el año termine.

Siempre aceptamos EBT/food stamps, WIC y Senior FMNP checks.

* EBT: ahora aceptamos EBT/food stamps cada sábado.

* WIC: también, aceptamos WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: recibe $5 en frutas y verduras con su tarjeta de EBT, cheques de WIC y de Senior FMNP. Para más información, click here.

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Para aprender más sobre el mercado, favor de llamar a: (650) 283-7530. Sí, hablamos español. O ir a http://www.epafarmersmarket.org/espanol.

Mercado de Agricultores en East Palo Alto

Cada sábado de 2pm a 5pm

EPA City Hall & Biblioteca

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303