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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Hours of Operation
- Open Tue. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(415) 291-3276
1 Ferry Bldg
Ste 50, San Francisco, CA 94114
Ste 50, San Francisco, CA 94114
Description
Operated by CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture), Ferry Plaza Farmers Market offers foodies and aficionados fresh fruit and produce, as well as cheeses, prepared foods and baked goods from over 100 local farmers and artisan vendors. With indoor shops and fresh-air vendor s...
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So now you’ve planned a menu of home-cooking. You may be asking “But Hi Liner, won’t all those groceries add up to a big bill too?” It’s possible, but you can change that as well. Instead of sticking to your brand loyalty, get out of the grocery store and into the farmer’s markets. The benefits of the farmer’s markets are two fold:
1. You’ll save money by buying direct from the source.
2. You’re supporting local farms.
3. You’re being environmentally conscious by buying food that hasn’t traveled 1,500 miles to get to your dinner plate.
Look at you! Saving money and the environment at the same time!
Come here to indulge all of your senses, and plan a slow, home cooked meal – No microwaves allowed. A perfect way to spend a Saturday.