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| Because fresh, local products are more nutritious and taste better, the locavore movement encourages consumers to buy from farmers, farmers’ markets or even to produce their own food. Locavores consume locally grown and produced food and drink, which generally means within a 100 mile radius. There are compelling reasons for seeking out locally-produced organic food. These include the benefits of consuming less pesticides, encouraging the sustainability of local farming, enjoying greater varieties of fruits and vegetables, reducing air pollution and fossil fuel consumption through decreased transportation miles, preserving farmland and open space, and keeping money within the local economy. Grocery store food from half-way around the world can never compete with the benefits of locally grown produce! |
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Farmers Markets |
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| Serving Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Certified Farmers Market Saturdays, 8:00am–12:00 noon Lumberyard Parking Lot, near City Hall |
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For a full listing of Farmers’ Markets click on www.CAFarmersMarkets.com |
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| Serving Nearby Communities: San Juan Capistrano Certified Farmers Market Wednesdays, 3:00pm–7:00pm El Camino & Yorba Laguna Hills Certified Farmers Market Fridays, 9:00am–1:00pm Laguna Hills Mall (El Toro & Avenue de Carlota) Corona del Mar Certified Farmers Market Saturdays, 9:00am–1:00pm Marguerite & Pacific Coast Hwy. Irvine Saturday Certified Farmers Market Saturdays, 8:00am–12:00 noon Corner of Bridge & Campus (Across from UCI) The New Dana Point Certified Farmers Market Saturdays, 9:00am–1:00pm Pacific Coast Hwy. & Golden Lantern St. Laguna Niguel Certified Farmers Market Sundays, 9:00am–1:00pm Plaza de la Paz Shopping Center, Corner of La Paz & Pacific Park |
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For a full listing of Farmers’ Markets click on www.CAFarmersMarkets.com |
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Community supported agriculture supports local farmers and provides consumers with fresh locally-grown produce on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Individuals or businesses can receive regular deliveries of fresh local produce by subscribing to a CSA program. Many CSAs require a quarterly or annual subscription. See individual websites for details. If you’re not ready to commit, you can buy directly from farmers at farmers’ markets and from local farms. (See section below.) |
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| With weekly or bi-weekly drop-offs at Laguna Beach Farmers Market: J.R. Organics (Escondido, CA) Consumers can select weekly or bi-weekly delivery. Fresh flowers can be included for an additional fee. |
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www.JROrganicsFarm.com |
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| Serving Surrounding Communities: Garden of Eden (Carlsbad) Have drop-off site at the Irvine Farmers Market. They are working on locating a Newport Beach site. |
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www.GOEOrganics.com |
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| Morning Song Farm (Northern San Diego County) Orange County drop-off sites include: Santa Ana, Irvine, Costa Mesa, San Clemente. |
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www.MorningSongFarm.com | ||||
| South Coast Farms (San Juan Capistrano) Please contact for information on nearest drop site. |
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www.SouthCoastFarms.com | ||||
| Tierra Miguel Foundation (Pauma Valley) Have drop-off sites in Newport Beach and San Clemente. |
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www.TierraMiguelFarm.org | ||||
| Rainbow Ranch Farms (San Bernardino County) Poultry CSA; Can order by phone or fax Game Birds, Chicken and Turkey. |
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www.RainbowRanch Farms.com |
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Local Farms |
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| Tanaka Farms (Irvine) Orange County’s largest organic farm. Farmstand is open year round, 7 days a week, 9:00am–5:00pm. The U-Pick Farm is open March–October. |
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5380 3/4 University Drive www.TanakaFarms.com |
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| South Coast Farms (San Juan Capistrano) Location at the corner of Alipaz and Camino del Avion. One of only three organic farms remaining in Orange County. Grows over 40 varieties of fruits & vegetables. Farmstand is open daily. |
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32701 Alipaz St. www.SouthCoastFarms.com |
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Locally-Caught Fish |
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| Pearson’s Port (Newport Beach) The last floating fish market in California. Family-owned for three generations. They have their own fleet of boats bringing in fresh fish. |
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300 East Coast Hwy. (949) 675-6771 |
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Other Local Eating Resources |
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| Local Harvest Connections to stores, farmers markets and farms. |
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www.LocalHarvest.org | ||||
| Slow Food Movement Promoting local food and food traditions. |
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www.SlowFoodUSA.org www.SlowFoodOC.org (OC Chapter) |
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Grow Your Own! A fun way to eat locally is to grow your own—in a backyard, back porch or community garden. At the top of every “go local” list is grow something! |
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Enjoy your Own Local Eating Adventure! |
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