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On the coast of Half Moon Bay lies one of our “As Fresh as it Gets” farm partners, Andreotti Family Farm. Family-owned since 1926, the farm primarily produced artichokes in the beginning. Now, close to 100 years later, they produce almost every winter vegetable you can grow in the northern…
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Did you know that The San Francisco Peninsula (San Mateo County) is named The Healthiest County in California? With beautiful hiking trails, delicious fresh food, and peaceful getaways, the San Francisco Peninsula is the perfect place for travelers and locals alike to prioritize their health and…
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Photo by BFA.com The San Francisco Peninsula Host Destination for 2024 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony The San Francisco Peninsula hosted one of the most prestigious events in the culinary world: The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony. Held on Monday, August 5, at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, the ceremony…
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Get ready to learn about farm life here on The San Francisco Peninsula! This area is home to over 50 working farms , and several are embracing agritourism to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look through farm tours, farm stands , u-pick options , and cooking classes. From exploring farms with animals…
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As we move into the summer months, we wanted to share ways to continue to show support to local businesses, producers, and farms. We’ve put together a list of some of the local Farmers’ Markets on The San Francisco Peninsula that are open and offering fresh, local produce for you and your family…
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Whether you have been interested in purchasing local products for a long time, or you have recently heard the news about PROP 12 (a new law that went into effect January 1, 2022, that calls for more humane treatment of farm animals by setting space requirements at farms), purchasing local and…
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WILDFIRE UPDATE Unfortunately, Brisa de Año Ranch was affected by the California Wildfires last week. They have set up a GoFundMe and are asking for supply donations as well as volunteer help to get the ranch back on their feet. On Sunday, August 16th, an unprecedented lightning storm struck the…
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As you may already know, finding fresh produce at the supermarket has been challenging during this crisis. However, luckily for you, some of our local farms are continuing to offer farm box subscriptions for both pickup and delivery, so that customers can enjoy fresh produce without having to…
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Our “As Fresh as it Gets” program features many partners around the San Mateo County and Silicon Valley region, all with the promise and passion of serving locally grown and fresh, farm-to-table products. Teri Butler, co-owner of Half Moon Honey, has her own reasons for joining the program and…
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HISTORY The first planting of the Brussels sprout in California was in the 1920’s and significant production beginning in the 1940’s. Today, in San Mateo County, our farmers dedicate 788 acres to growing the Brussels sprout, and in 2018, it was the top vegetable grown in our county with a crop…
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