Starting a Farmers Market Business: What You’ll Need (Permits, Insurance & Fees)
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a farmers market vendor, you’ve probably asked yourself: What do I actually need to get started? The good news is while there are a few important steps, they’re all manageable. And once you have them in place, you’ll be set up to...
Thinking About Becoming a Farmers Market Vendor? Start Here.
There’s a moment many people have, often quietly, where an idea starts to take shape. A recipe you’ve perfected. A product you keep making for friends. A creative skill that feels like it could be something more. And somewhere in that moment comes the question: Could...
Jennifer Jones Collection: A Timeless Craft, Worn Every Day
There are certain moments at the farmers market that feel almost instinctive where you find yourself slowing down, lingering a little longer, drawn in without quite knowing why. Jennifer Jones Collection has a way of creating exactly that kind of moment. As Jennifer...
The Joy of Hands-On Creativity: Sparklez Slimez
A Creative, Hands-On Sensory Experience at the Market One of the joys of visiting the farmers market is discovering makers who bring something completely unexpected to the community. Amber of Sparklez Slimez is one of those vendors, creating a booth filled with...
Zero-Waste Veggie Scraps Pesto Recipe
An Earth Month recipe that transforms stems, tops, and leaves into something vibrant and delicious. You can make this pesto using almost anything green you normally toss: carrot tops, radish greens, herb stems, kale ribs, even leftover spinach or arugula. It’s...
Tending To Your Vision with Journal Prompts
March marks the close of the first quarter a quiet but powerful turning point. Three months ago, the year felt wide open. Since then, seeds have been planted. Ideas tested. Momentum built. Some things are already blooming. Others are still strengthening beneath the...
A New Flavor at La Cañada Flintridge: Welcome MJM Savories
A New Flavor at La Cañada Flintridge Farmers Market: Welcome MJM Savories There’s something special about discovering a vendor who cooks with heart, the kind of booth that draws you in with the scent of something sizzling and keeps you there with genuine conversation!...
When Authenticity Scales: Meet BRKWTR!
One of the most meaningful things about building farmers markets isn’t just watching brands grow; it’s watching people be seen. When Miles of BrkWtr joined us in Brentwood, what stood out immediately wasn’t just his designs, though his handmade pieces speak for...
Growing What Matters: Raw Inspiration Awards Second Garden & Food Education Grant in Monrovia
Some of the most meaningful community work doesn’t happen all at once. It unfolds over time through trust, care, and the choice to continue investing in what’s already taking root. Recently Raw Inspiration awarded a $15,000 garden and food education grant to Food ED,...
“Root to Rise” Spring Greens & Lemon Orzo Soup
A bright, cozy transitional soup featuring early spring greens, carrots, herbs, and lemon for uplift. Serves 4-6. This nourishing bowl celebrates the moment where winter roots meet spring’s earliest harvest: tender herbs, leafy greens, and a squeeze of fresh lemon...