Farmers Market Expanding to 4 New County Locations

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A farmers market for employees is sprouting up at four new County locations! A fruit and vegetable stand is coming to Behavioral Health Services in Mission Valley, the County Administration Center (CAC), Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility and the Rosecrans Health Services Complex.

Wellness Coordinator William Erese said the farmers market pilot at the County Operations Center, which launched last year, was so successful that he wanted to bring it to other County locations.

“The farmers market proved to be a popular way to promote healthy eating, plus it is very affordable and easily accessible to our workforce,” Erese said.

The vendor will be selling deeply discounted produce, locally grown through a partnership with the County and its wellness partner Kaiser Permanente at the four new locations.

The farmers market kicks off at the CAC and Rosecrans Health Services Complex on April 16. It opens at Edgemoor and Behavioral Health Services on May 7.

Employees can pay with cash, debit or credit cards. Don’t forget to bring your own reusable bag.

Schedule (*note: locations have been updated to reflect correct dates)

First Thursday of the Month, beginning May 7

  • Behavioral Health Services Administration: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 3255 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego (in the east parking lot).

First Thursday of the Month, beginning May 8

  • Edgemoor: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 655 Park Center Dr., Santee (in the front courtyard). NOTE: The farmers market will kick off on Friday, May 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and follow on the first Thursday of each month moving forward.

Third Thursday of the Month, beginning April 16

  • Rosecrans Health Services Complex: 11 a.m. to noon at 3851 Rosecrans St., San Diego (on the Pacific Highway parking lot side).

  • CAC: 12:30 to 2 p.m. at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego (near the east entrance).

Fourth Thursday of the Month:

  • COC: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego (in the plaza near the Commons).