Enjoy the Bounty of Humboldt County

​The North Coast Growers' Association ​supports Humboldt County's farmers and ​artisan producers ​in building a robust and resilient​ local food system
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WHAT'S FRESH?
Here's what were up to this month:

FARMERS' MARKETS
Find your nearest farmers' market

​We host certified farmers' markets throughout the county. Visit the market page by clicking below for current schedules, market specific information, and to get directions via Google Maps. 

Saturdays, Year Round: 
​Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market
April - Thanksgiving: 9am-2pm
End of Nov - Mar: 10am-2pm
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Seasonal Markets:

Miranda Farmers' Market                   
Mondays: 2-6pm, May 5 - Oct 27

Shelter Cove Farmers' Market              
Tuesdays: 11am-3pm, May 6 - Oct 28 
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Eureka Old Town Farmers' Market               
Tuesdays: 10am-1pm, Jul 1 - Oct 28

Fortuna Farmers' Market                   
Tuesdays: 3-6pm, May 6 - Oct 28

Eureka Henderson Center Farmers' Market  
Thursdays: 10am-1:30pm, Jun 5 - Nov 13

​McKinleyville Farmers' Market        
Thursdays: 3-6pm, Jul 3 - Oct 30

Garberville Farmers' Market             
Fridays: 11am-3pm, May 2 - Nov 21

Eureka Friday Night Market ​               
Fridays: 5:30-8:30pm, Jun 6 - Aug 29

Humboldt Dockside Market ​               
Every other Saturday: 9:00am - sold out, Jun 7 - Oct
Don't live in Humboldt?
​Visit ecologycenter.org finder for an interactive map of all of California's farmers' markets!

The map also shows which markets accept CalFresh EBT benefits and/or offer Market Match.

HARVEST HUB
​We bring the farmers' market to you ​

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​NCGA's Harvest Hub supports reliable, stable markets for local food producers, helping to make the North Coast region’s food system stronger and more resilient

Harvest Box offers multi-farm CSAs for individuals and households

Harvest Hub wholesale quantities of produce for buyers like schools, food banks, tribes, restaurants and food trucks
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AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
​We support local farmers and ranchers

​NCGA Agricultural Programs are  ​designed to address the most critical needs in our regional farming community in Humboldt County, CA. 
​In collaboration with many regional partners, our programs work to provide local farmers with resources to help with their business and growing practices, connect to local and national agricultural resources, and provide workshops and peer-to-peer learning opportunities on topics that will benefit our local farmers and food system. Click below to learn more.

NORTH COAST FOOD SYSTEM NETWORK
Collaborating regionally to improve our local food system

  • Improved critical food infrastructure like meat processing, cold storage, and distribution systems
  • Capacity building for new projects like Aquilli Metzli Masa Cooperative and Humboldt Dockside Market
  • Planning for food sovereignty and emergency feeding with local tribes and farmers
  • Increased resources for farmers through microgrants and connections to grants and other funding

The North Coast Food System Network is supported by the Redwood Region RISE's Catalyst fund

We Value Community Collaboration

OUR PARTNERS

​It takes a community to grow a local food system.
​We're grateful for the incredible team of farmers, staff, volunteers, and sponsors who help bring fresh, local food to communities across Humboldt County.

OUR SPONSORS

​Want to support our work?
Learn more about our generous sponsors or explore how you can join our sponsorship program by clicking the link below.

COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION

The NCGA collaborates with Cal Poly Humboldt to provide students with internships and other project based learning opportunities. Click on the story map pictured here to view the most recent capstone project completed by three environmental studies seniors. The project outlines a crucial need in our agricultural community and provides key insights into potential solutions.