Consumers "Go Green" by Buying Produce from Local Farmers at Duarte's Saturday Farmers Market

The DUARTE, CA, August 19, 2009 – Local farm picked lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries and more fruits, vegetables, and nuts delivered fresh to Duarte every Saturday morning. That’s Duarte’s Certified Farmers Market, offering consumers some of the freshest produce in town typically picked from the fields and orchards the day before market.The farmers market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the Big Lots parking lot at the northeast corner of Buena Vista St. and Huntington Dr.Scholastic Gardens, Inc., a non-profit organization, operates the open air Certified Farmers Market under contract by the City of Duarte.

"Duarte residents are finding farmers markets are a great way to ‘go green’ by buying produce from local California farmers," said Deputy City Manager, Karen Herrera. "Importing food from thousands of miles away uses large amounts of fuel and adds to environmental pollution. By buying local, you can help preserve the small farms around California who are working to grow crops with fewer chemicals and more natural fertilizers and pesticides," she said.
While food prices at the store often rise in a poor economy, prices at the farmers market are holding steady. The farmers market also accepts coupons from the WIC program and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, two government aid programs that operate in California. Consumers can contact the local WIC center or Senior Center to see if they qualify to receive the coupons.

In addition to fresh produce, Duarte’s farmers market also features cut flowers, natural honey, and handmade craft items. For more information about Duarte’s Certified Farmers Market call (310) 633-3966 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .