Farmers Markets in San Rafael, California

The farmers markets in San Rafael, California connect the community with local growers and makers, providing fresh food options and supporting the regional agricultural economy.

SNAP/EBT participants have access to 2 of the 2 farmers markets in San Rafael, supporting food access for all income levels.

The farmers market tradition runs deep in communities like San Rafael, where residents have long relied on seasonal produce and locally made goods as a cornerstone of everyday cooking. Today, San Rafael's 2 markets carry that tradition forward by giving local farms and food businesses a direct sales channel and giving shoppers an alternative to mass-produced food.

Every purchase at a San Rafael farmers market has an outsized impact. Because vendors are typically small, independent businesses, the money spent at market tends to stay within the local economy rather than flowing out to distant shareholders. That makes farmers market shopping one of the more direct ways to support California's agricultural communities.

Importantly, the markets in San Rafael are accessible to a broad range of shoppers. 2 accept SNAP/EBT, and some markets also participate in programs that match benefit dollars spent on fruits and vegetables — effectively doubling purchasing power for enrolled households.

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