The Rohnert Park Farmers Market kicked off its 2nd season on June 3 and continues through September. Like all evening markets, it is as much a community party as it is a place to buy local foods from fresh herbs to grass-fed meats.
Over the last several years, farmers markets, always a great destination for seasonal produce, have become among the best sources for healthy fats and proteins. The Saturday Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market has what may be the best selection of all Sonoma County markets.
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