Great pictures from Opening Day Farmers Market!

The Grand Opening of the Land and Sea Farmers Market was a huge success. There were hundreds of people everywhere enjoying everything the Harbor Village had to offer. Here are a few pictures we captured of people enjoying there day. Remember the farmers market will be from 10-3 every Sunday year round, and the arts and crafts will be 10-4 year round with tons of children's activities too. 270 Capistrano road Half Moon Bay, Ca!

This Earth Day: Farmers Market, Arts, Crafts, and Petting Zoo!

EARTH DAY 2012 : Half Moon Bay, ca features: farmers market, petting zoos, music, entertainment, arts, crafts, and so much more! Location: Harbor Village Mall 270 capistrano road, Half Moon Bay, ca 94019

This earth day locals and tourists alike will have something in common to do in Half Moon Bay, Ca. What is it you ask? A grand opening of our yearly farmers market launches Sunday April 22, 2012 from 10-4, but wait there is more.... We are also going to have an arts and crafts fair inside the mall, music, kids activities, a kids jumper, and................ a live petting zoo. Whoa! How exciting is that. I mean what is a better way to celebrate earth day than with a petting zoo. We are committed to downright earthy roots and we believe we are achieving this! We are so thankful for all the support and help that the community has shown and are excited to start this off. Special thanks goes to Little Explorers Petting Zoo who will bring their mobile petting zoo out for the event. For information on parties email littleexplorerspettingzoo@gmail.com

Little Explorers Petting Zoo Information
Who are we?We are moms!  For many years now we have planned amazing parties for our kids.  We understand the importance of birthday memories that last a lifetime and now we want to help you create them for your family. What started out as a hobby to help further our children's education has turned into our family business.  All of our animals are family pets and are in constant contact with our own children and their friends.  They are sweet, gentle, and very lovable!
We offer a mobile petting zoo with human friendly animals. We bring up to 25 animals!
Goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, a pot belly pig, an alpaca, and a giant tortoises! Babies area available seasonally with their mothers.  We continually add new animals as they become available, so you may see something unexpected!

Earth Day, Farmers Market Opening, and Petting Zoo!

EARTH DAY 2012 : Half Moon Bay, ca features: Farmers Market, petting zoos, music, entertainment, arts, crafts, and so much more!

This earth day locals and tourist alike will have something in common to do in HalF Moon Bay, Ca. What is it you ask? A grand opening of our yearly farmers market launches Sunday April 22, 2012 from 10-4, but wait there is more.... We are also going to have an arts and crafts fair inside the mall, music, kids activities, a kids jumper, and................ a live petting zoo. Whoa! How exciting is that. I mean what is a better way to celebrate earth day than with a petting zoo. We are commited to downright earthy roots and we believe we are achieving this! We are so thankful for all the support and help that the community has shown and are excited to start thi off. Special thanks goes to Little Explorers Petting Zoo who will bring their mobile petting zoo out for the event. For information on parties email littleexplorerspettingzoo@gmail.com

Little Explorers Petting Zoo Information
Who are we?We are moms!  For many years now we have planned amazing parties for our kids.  We understand the importance of birthday memories that last a lifetime and now we want to help you create them for your family. What started out as a hobby to help further our childrens education has turned into our family business.  All of our animals are family pets and are in constant contact with our own children and their friends.  They are sweet, gentle, and very lovable!
We offer a mobile petting zoo with human friendly animals. We bring up to 25 animals!
Goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, a pot belly pig, an alpaca, and a giant tortoises! Babies area available seasonally with their mothers.  We continually add new animals as they bcome available, so you may see something unexpected!

Not just a Farmers Market but an Arts and Crafts Fair Too!

Launching April 22, 2012 at Harbor Village is the farmers market from 10-4 that is year round and in conjunction with this is going to be arts and crafts fair.

            We are excited to launch Arts and Crafts Fair at Harbor Village in conjunction with are farmers market. We are going to have local vendors producing all types of value added items. Pictures, aromas, herbs, handmade clothing, sewn capes, drawings, art, soaps, music, games, entertainment, and  much much more! We are very proud to launch this with local artists that will add great value to our area. Make sure you are here or you will miss out.

Organic Farming

One of the most important things to consider is just because a vendor does not have a certified Organic license issued they still might use organic practices. The hardest part of becoming a qualified organic vendor sometimes is the process that many do not go through.  While there’s no formal or universal definition for organic farming, it can be defined as one or more systems of production which don’t use synthetic fertilizers, man-made pesticides, herbicides, growth regulators, antibiotics, hormone stimulants and/or livestock feed additives to grow crops and raise animals. Organic farmers that raise livestock and animals are deemed not to use hormones, antibiotics, or food that uses synthetic fertilizers. Farmers that uses practice these technique uses the environments own ecosystems to their advantage, by recycling, reusing, and renewing life. The return what would be waste into their ecosystems causing little carbon footprints. Although we believe Organic Farming a great way to produce goods we do not believe in no way it is the only way. We believe in all types of farming to promote health and protect the end consumer.

Our Farmers Market Begins April 22, 2012 at Harbor Village Mall at 270 capistrano road Half Moon Bay Ca 94019 Sundays Year Round 10-4

Promoting Health, Comunities, and Farmers!

LAND AND SEA FARMERS MARKET IS CERTIFIED!

We want to promote healthy habits, healthy people, and local support of communities and farmers

Our Farmers market wants to promote all farmers markets and health around California. That is why we compiled a list from San Mateo County of Great Farmers Markets In San Mateo County. All these markets are certified by California agriculture and health departments. We are proud to announce that we are one of these markets. Everyone check theses markets out they are fun, healthy, and great for all ages.

Land and Sea Farmers Market at Harbor Village All Year 270 Capistrano Road, Suite 28 Half Moon Bay 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Starts April 22nd 2012


Saturday's
Coastside Farmers' Market May - December Shoreline Station 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 225 Cabrillo Hwy Half Moon Bay

Daly City Certified Farmers' Market All Year Serramonte Shopping Center 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Serramonte Boulevard, behind Target Daly City

Millbrae Certified Farmers' Market All Year 200 Block of Broadway between Victoria & La Cruz Millbrae 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

San Mateo Certified Farmers' Market All Year College of San Mateo West Hillsdale & Campus Drive San Mateo 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Redwood City Certified Farmers' Market April - November Winslow & Middlefield, near Broadway Redwood City 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

South San Francisco Farmers' Market May - October Orange Memorial Park Tennis Drive between Orange Ave and N. Canal 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

SUNDAY

The Fresh Market, Burlingame April - December Burlingame Avenue between Park & Primrose Road Burlingame 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Belmont Certified Farmers' Market All year El Camino Real at O'Neill Belmont 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Menlo Park Certified Farmers' Market All Year Chestnut at Crane Menlo Park 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

San Bruno Certified Farmers' Market May - October San Mateo Drive between Jenevein and Sylvan Ave San Bruno 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Urban Table Certified Farmer's Market May - November 100 E. 4th Avenue San Mateo 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Urban Table Certified Farmer's Market April - October 800 Foster City Blvd Foster City 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Approved vendors for grand opening Farmers Market/ Arts and Crafts Fair

Here are some of the vendors that will be at our farmers market starting Sundays April 22nd from 10-4 and will be every Sunday year round. Not all vendors will be there everyday, but these vendors have been approved by association. We are always looking for qualified vendors, so contact us as soon as possible.

The following 1st and 2nd Round Applications has been approved. 3rd Round Applications will be announced on Friday April 13th.




Golden Coast bee collective – Honey, honey made products, beeswax, and more. Location – El Granada

Mountain Fresh- broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, potatoes, chayote, celery. Location – Hollister

Blue Ocean Smokehouse- fresh fish, smoked fish, crab, salmon, halibut, and rockfish. Location – Princeton

Kidding around with chocolate- chocolates/ fudge made from organic goats milk. Location la Honda.

Creek side Smokehouse- hot/cold smoked salmon, halibut albacore, sturgeon/ smoked cheeses. El Granada

Kingdom Cake- cupcakes, fudge cupcakes, seasonal jams. Location – San Francisco.

Yogi’s cooking- beans, bell pepper, dates, lima beans, split chickpeas more- location- concord

Medina Farms – strawberries. Location Holister

Andriotti's Farm- all fruits and veggies- location Half Moon Bay

Garden Zone Produce- egg plant, sugar cane, mellon, snow pea – Fresno

Avalos Organic Farms - beets, squash, carrots, celery, potatoes sweet corn, swiss chard - Hollister

G Sevice Meats - eastern european sausages made from chicken, pork, beef, and lamb - San Francisco

Cassatta Sonoma llc, olive oils- Sonoma county



Approved Arts, Crafts, other Artisans:


Tangled Chain creations - jewelry, necklaces, ornaments - El granada

A. Cozzolino nursery- flowers, potted plants, english peas - Half Moon Bay


Nancy Wilder Clothing Design - handmade felted accessories - Montara


Half Moon Flowers – Flowers, other gifts – Half Moon Bay

Challenge Horticulture- Orchids, cattleya, and more- Half Moon Bay

A.Cain Warm glass- glass blowing, plates, and more location- Moss beach

Amy Estkowski- Hand crafted Jewelry- Half Moon Bay

Colony of Coastside arts- Nonprofit with 80 artists will rotate. Accordingly. – Half Moon Bay

Gaia essentials- made from scratch soaps, oils, and lotions- Moss Beach

Wild women pottery- potter with wheel, make food designated items- Montara

Diana Riego – Smith- hand sewn tote bags/ pillows. Moss Beach

Science 2 the classroom- activities: fossil digs, mining, make your own necklaces, fossils, and more- Daly City

Angel art works – art using pen ink, pastels, water color, acrylic and oil – San Mateo

Rosie t stone jewelry- stone earrings out of gemstones – El Granada

Children’s 5-1 jumper-Hosted by HVMA with different Non-Profit selected each week to donate proceeds to.

Crystol tressor- crystals/ crystal jewelry- san Francisco.

Lovely Max Hats- hand crochet beanies for newborns – adult. Have style with them animals, monsters and more. – La Honda

Lavender Lady – Lavender sachets, dream pillows, bath bags, hand sewn – south city

Dick Ng Chinese paintings- Chinese brush paintings and prints – San Francisco

Islandgurl- crafts hand sewn bags, scarves, gloves

Elizabeth's Yarn- knitting and crochet supplies - Half Moon Bay

Quickert Ceramics - pottery for home - Montara

PupPups - dog paintings, greeting cards, dog signage - San Mateo

Four Feathers - Hand made bird houses/ feeders from recycled goods - Burlingame

How to sell at a certified farmers market: Agriculture and Non- Agriculture

Oh the season has begun for farmers, producers, and food enthusiasts around California. For what you might ask? Farmers Markets! We are excited to launch our farmers market April 22 2012 on Sundays from 10-4 at Harbor Village in Half Moon Bay. We want to invite everyone out. Most people know how to find farmers markets, but most people do not how to get certified to sell at one. We want to lay out a quick guide on getting approved to sell in California. You have to be approved to sell at the market by the governing association before market managers can accept you.




Some things you will need and need to know
• The need for certification as a producer (if you wish to sell at a certified farmers' market)
• the need to meet labeling requirements -- particularly if selling prepackaged or closed container products, or selling for commercial resale
• The need for a health department permit if selling non-agricultural food products
• Specifications as to "organic" labeling.




If you are interested in becoming a Certified Producer, please contact the county office in which the market is located or in which you wish to sell your commodity.
Apply online: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/farmersmarket/
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/apply_register.html


For San Mateo County producers certificate contact:
Erin Herbst. Biologist/Standards Specialist. San Mateo County Dept. of Agriculture/Weights & Measures. (650) 363-4700. eherbst@smcgov.org
1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 • (916) 900-5030 FAX (916) 900-5347 • email: cfm@cdfa.ca.gov

For Non- agriculture products:
All most go through county of the governing health department. If you are a producer you do not need to go through department of health, and vise versa. Department of health is only for non-agriculture goods.
For all non-agriculture items our governing body is San Mateo County Health Department.
Contact: Aniie Nantz Contact 650-372-6288. http://www.smchealth.org/

After you have all this, typically, the Market Manager decides who gets to sell at that market. Selection criteria vary by market or group of markets. Once you have compliance from these levels you will have access to start selling at all farmers markets in California. We hope this has helped you in becoming a vendor.

If you have more questions you may ask us!
Visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Harbor-Village-Farmers-Market/346566222026080
Our blog: www.harorvillagefarmersmarket.blogspot.com
Email:harborvillagemarket@gmail.com
Harbor Village Farmers Market: 270 capistrano road Half Moon Bay ca 94019 pillar point harbor. Starts Sunday April 22, 2012 and is every Sunday 10-4