Sage Mountain Organics- Owner Phil Noble, wife Juany,  and eldest son Justin know about the right soil, the right amount of water, and the right climate to plant! Located in Temecula Valley, Sage Mountain has all of the “right” elements to produce some of the best organic crops in the Southland!  Also, Sage Mountain has CSA boxes (and recently beef CSA boxes)  available to order and be picked up each week at the RSF Farmers Market…lucky us!

Hopkins AG - Darrin Hopkins, grandson of the founders of Hopkins AG located in Kern County knows the health benefits of almonds.  His almond butter is the freshest and is available raw or roasted.  The whole almonds come in a variety of flavors such as: roasted lime and sea salt, “spicy” chipotle, and honey cinnamon (addicting), honey vanilla, mexican chocolate, Italian roasted and pepper tomato roasted…and raw, of course!  Also available to order online.

Kawano Farms – Located in Oceanside, their juicy, red, and very sweet strawberries will  grab your attention every time!  Eventually you’ll make your way around the tables and also find the most perfect white corn, fresh lettuces, pickling cucumbers, huge red and yellow beets, mushrooms and more.  Talk to farmer Kevin…he knows his stuff!

Archi’s Acres – This husband and wife owned, boutique farm located in Valley Center is special!  Best known for their “living basil” plants, Archi’s also  sells lettuces, herbs, avocados and fruit using bio-hydroponics, a method of growing using organic tea and pure, filtered water.  The best part is that the farmers, along with owner Colin  Archipley,  is made up of returning war veterans, who by signing up for the program are given the opportunity to transition back into civilian life, secure a job, and, best of all, receive professional training in sustainable agriculture.

Suncoast Farms - Exhibiting some of the largest artichokes ever seen, is Suncoast Farms from Lompoc.  Some of their other “stand out” vegetables are:  green asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and stunning purple artichoke blossoms.  They also offer a large variety of dried heirloom beans.

Smit Orchards – Established in 1969 by the Smit Family,  patrons of the Farmer’s Markets from Northern California down to San Diego County are privy to some of the best organic apples, white and yellow flesh peaches and nectarines, plumcots, pluots, blueberries, cherries, and various dried fruits and nuts this side of the Mississippi…and probably the other side too!!  They also boast an apple juice, available when in season, and chilled on ice and ready to go..that is truly amazing…always a top choice of RSF Market customers.

Paradise Valley Ranch – Avocado and citrus  advocates, Denny & Gemma Giles who own and operate Paradise, have worked hard to create the best avocado and citrus groves in the Southland! The proof is in the pudding…locate Paradise at the RSF Market and sample the avocados, taste the fresh squeezed orange juice (and I mean squeezed right in front of you!), and load up on their lemons, limes, navel oranges, tangerines, and more…you will return!

Lone Oak Ranch
A boutique farm located in Reedley, California, LOR offers the most delicious organic white and yellow fleshed nectarines and peaches, plumcots, pluots, apricots, grapes, and several varieties of apples.  They also have organic, sugar-free jams made with their very own fruit of the season, and pomegranates in the winter and pomegranate juice beyond.  Visit Lone Oak for a tasty sample of what’s in season…you’ll be hooked!

Valdivia Farms – located in Carlsbad…Valdivia has been around

B Street Growers – A very small local boutique grower, Sherilin Heise of B Street Growers in San Diego is a third generation California grower!  Sherilin offers an interesting and unusual variety of lettuce and lettuce seedlings perfect for the San Diego County garden, along with growing and germination kits to make growing lettuce fun for kids. Sherilin’s seedlings are suitable for growing hydroponically or planting in soil. She says, “One of the best things to do for good health is to grow some of your own food.” To make it easy, she teaches workshops on how to grow your own.  With a science degree from UC San Diego and a masters degree from Cornell University, she has adapted a Cornell University method of germinating and growing rare heirloom French and American red and green lettuces that are organically grown and sold live with the roots on. She grows a variety of heirloom red and green baby butter lettuce, red and green romaines, red and green leaf lettuces and beautiful bouquet mixes, along with a selection of endives and other greens. Sherilin also offers a green smoothie drink “Green Fix”, made with fresh, organic vitamin-packed dark leafy greens. E-mail your order for Sunday to bstreetgrowers@cox.net.

Pudwill Farms

Nicolau Farms

Rancho Roast Coffee -  Owner and craft-roaster Tim Cusac uses the motto: “great coffee makes me smile”…us too Tim, especially after tasting his freshly roasted brew. You can find Tim at the market selling his freshly roasted beans from Guatemala, Brazil, Papau New Guinea, Java and Kona….or visit his coffee shop, Caffe Positano, just a hop,skip, and a jump from his market tent.  There you can order a cup of Joe with a chocolate croissant, a carrot bran muffin, or opt for some other choices like a cup of soup, a frozen yogurt or a sandwich.

Gourmet Tamales -

Thyme of Essence Oils and Organic Spices -

Eclipse Chocolat

Lisko Imports

Impeccable Taste

Loic Patisseriee

Magnolia Flowers – Gorgeous,  European inspired bouquets, potted plants and fresh cut flower arrangements created by Allison Stevens,  a true artist who instinctively knows what her customers want and never disappoints.  She understands symmetry, geomancy and color as well as fashion and interior design, which simply means she knows  what works anywhere… from  your dinner table…to a large wedding…to a boutique hotel foyer.   Pre-order your choice of cut flowers or a more elaborate design online and pick it up at the farmers’ market on Sunday: http://magnoliaflowershoppe.com

French Basketeer – Andrea Drexelius is a true Francophile…(her tagline is…”If it isn’t French, we don’t stock it”)…and judging from her collection of what she brings to the farmers market, her philosophy on sourcing her meals every day from local farmers’ markets!,  hearing the  stories of her travels to every corner of France, and of course her impeccable French ( sounds as if she’s a native!)…one would guess that she is French, or certainly an expert on all things French!  Her varied collection of bags, rolling carts and linens with a sprinkling of vintage items (coins, religious medallions, wire egg baskets, etc…) she picks up on her travels…makes it always fun to shop with Andrea.  She stocks the classic Aix tote (classic French tote with dark brown leather handles and trim, cotton lining, perfect market basket), the Marseille tote (with traditional African motif and simulated black leather handles), colorful cotton-lined fair trade baskets from Madagascar and Morrocco  (the latter made with lambskin handles) all of which are either completely or almost completely made by hand, in an almost completely female industry… as well as one of a kind pieces she picks up overseas.  Andrea also owns Metis (transl: blend of cotton and linen) Linens, a new company she  launched this year carrying a full line of exquisite vintage French linens.

French Garden Shoppe

Le Petite Bebe

Johanns  Bakery (Gluten Free)

Foxy Treats

Viva Pops (Seasonal: late Spring to early Fall)

Miss Sushi

Pangea Tea Co.

Seven Hopes United

Bitchin’ Sauce

Da-Le Ranch

Key’s Creek Lavender Farm

Candy’s Date Farm

Marian’s EVOO Oils

La Isla Ceviche

Power Juice Up

Sweet Lizzies Southern Gourmet