Looking for a local source of wholesale produce and other foods direct from the farms, orchards, dairies ranches and producers California? Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in California, sorted by county. Those offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!
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Updates for April 2024
April In the U.S. fall and winter crops like winter squash and apples are still available, but remember, you often need to make bulk orders a season (or 2 ) in advance. So, right now, orders for Spring crops are being taken.
Wholesale food producers, by county
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Orange County
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The Ecology Center - Certified Organic, Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, all produce is certified
organically grown, all produce is sustainably grown, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, Wide variety of
seasonal fruits and vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms,
picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), school tours
32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: (949) 443-4223. Email: info@theecologycenter.org. Open: Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm from spring through summer and from 9 am to 5 pm from autumn through winter. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From the 5 freeway exit Camino Capistrano and take Camino Capistrano north. Take a left on Del Obispo followed by another left on Alipaz. Continue on Alipaz and The Ecology Center will be on your right. Click here for a map and directions. TASTE Strawberry Festival U-pick will be from April 24 on Saturdays and Sundays to May 23;. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SNAP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: April 26, 2021)