Welcome to the Santa Monica Farmers Markets
Established July 15, 1981
Mission
The Santa Monica Farmers Markets are committed to promoting healthful eating and sustainable agriculture in California by providing fresh agricultural products from small farms to urban customers, thereby building community and preserving California farmland.
History
The City of Santa Monica oversees the operation and management of four Certified Farmers’ Markets (CFMs). An estimated 900,000 shoppers visit the markets every year. Collectively, they provide customers year-round with a selection of fresh, seasonal produce that is pre-eminent among farmers' market programs in the state. (More...)
Watch the video of our November Library Panel discussing the California Drought
Politicians, farmers, developers and regulators have different views on the seriousness of the current drought in California, but do we really know what is going on underground and in our aquifers? The panelists discuss the latest drought information and different solutions to the crisis. Recorded November 6, 2014, at the Santa Monica Main Library.