Morning Freshness at Redlands Farmers Market by Gina De La Rosa - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ NOVEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 01 02 03 04 05
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Morning Freshness at Redlands Farmers Market

By Gina De La Rosa, Community Writer
February 26, 2014 at 12:12pm. Views: 67

On Saturday February 22nd, downtown Redlands held their year-round Farmers Market from 8 to 11 a.m. The outdoor market was located on Redlands Blvd. between 5th and 6th Streets in the public parking lot. Upon arriving, visitors were greeted by friendly vendors from all over California. Samples were offered to those interested in the natural produce and products. Quality and freshness is what many of the farms and vendors pride themselves on. “We like giving people good quality,” says, Javier Garcia who works for his family farm. His table was neatly organized with stacks of free-range eggs that appeared to be a popular product amongst his customers. The eggs are hormone and antibiotic free, “[we] feed the chickens squash, worms, bugs, wheats...and instead of giving them corn we give them sunflower seeds and oysters shells,” Garcia says. The Farmers Market not only attracts returning customers but also the new and curious as well. Mario Lara, a first-time visitor to the Farmers Market shared, “the fruits and vegetables have an amazing color to them. I came because I wanted to freshen and liven up my cooking by using more natural and organic produce. It’s also great because I get to try out some of the food before I buy it.” The food and produce exemplifies the hard work that farmers, workers, and their families go thru before packaging and satisfying returning customers. “Trabajas para vivir, para mantenemos,” (you work to live, to sustain yourself) states Cruz Garcia a vendor from Corona. With hard work and the supplying of fresh produce, businesses and communities such as Redlands create a growing bond for a healthy alternative to buying produce. “We pick every three days...[and] because it’s fresher, it tastes better” stated, Christian Ibarra a seller for his family farm in Fresno. Many of the vendors work for their family farm and or company. “Usually my brothers and I do the selling,” says Ibarra and like him, teamwork is required for the success and happiness of both consumer and seller. Osbaldo Sanchez and Jose Zacarias drove from Santa Maria to set up and sell strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries for Ruby Farm. Their berries are sold in three small containers with no chemicals or pesticides. As Osbaldo Sanchez interacts with customers about the berries he stated, “when you bring quality, people won’t say no.”

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: Grand Terrace Woman's Club

By Hattie Strong, Community Writer

November 13, 2026 at 04:48pm. Views: 151

Join the celebration on Sunday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Richard Rollins Community Park. Come play, have fun, win prizes and help celebrate 48 years of Grand Terrace!

Photo Courtesy of: BBOP Center

By Justus Baker-Postell, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 663

BBOP Information Session The Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center, an Inland Empire economic and workforce development hub and a project of Time for Change Foundation, has launched Pathways to Prosperity, its Employment Training Pathway Program (ETPP), a comprehensive workforce initiative designed to connect residents facing barriers to employment with the skills, credentials, hands-on experience and employer relationships needed to enter and advance in high-demand careers.

Photo Courtesy of: San Bernardino's California Theatre from 1930

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 459

Nearly a century after opening its doors, the downtown landmark remains an important connection between the city's entertainment history and its cultural future. In downtown San Bernardino, the California Theatre of the Performing Arts stands as a reminder of a time when attending a movie or live performance was one of the most anticipated social occasions in a growing Southern California city.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 431

With winter approaching, emergency officials are coordinating flood prevention, roadway maintenance and public alerts to help residents prepare for dangerous weather. A heavy rainstorm can change the landscape of San Bernardino in a matter of hours. Streets that ordinarily carry commuters and school buses can become difficult to navigate, drainage channels can fill rapidly, and neighborhoods near foothills may face increased risks from flooding and debris.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 416

A sweeping decision involving California's most serious criminal sentences has drawn strong opposition from San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson, placing the county's chief prosecutor at the center of a statewide debate over justice, victims' rights and executive authority.

Photo Courtesy of: West Valley Water District

By Socorro Pantaleon, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:14am. Views: 313

Group photos of WVWD Board Members and winning students of the 2026 Poster Contest

Photo Courtesy of: CalKIDS

By Justus Baker-Postell, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:13am. Views: 501

During National Scholarship Month, families are encouraged to check their eligibility for scholarships supporting college and career training.

Photo Courtesy of: Khouri Evans-Dangerfield

By Mike Hoover. President, Inland Empire Civil War Round Table, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:18am. Views: 318

University of Redlands student Khouri Evans-Dangerfield will examine slavery, constitutional law and the decisions that divided a nation during a free November 15 presentation at A.K. Smiley Public Library.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:18am. Views: 318

November 11 screening of acclaimed film “All We Imagine as Light” invites students and community members to experience international cinema and discussion. Films can transport audiences to places they have never visited, introduce them to unfamiliar experiences and encourage them to consider how people in different parts of the world navigate relationships, work and personal challenges.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Willam Cortez, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:18am. Views: 328

A decision announced in Sacramento could change the sentences of hundreds of California prisoners, bringing renewed attention to the death penalty and the future of criminal punishment across the state. Governor Gavin Newsom announced November 5 that he intends to commute the death sentences of all 548 people currently sentenced to death in California.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:18am. Views: 382

November 21 event at Olive Avenue Market will introduce residents to drought-tolerant landscaping, city rebates and the benefits of native plants. A beautiful garden does not have to depend on a large lawn or plants that require frequent watering.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:17am. Views: 263

A school announcement can contain information that changes a family's entire afternoon. A reminder about an upcoming meeting, a schedule adjustment or a message from a teacher may determine when a parent leaves work, arranges transportation or helps a child prepare for the next school day.

--> -->