Redwood City Helps California Lead Nation in Farmers' Markets

A director of Farmers Markets nationwide, released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, reported that there's 7,175 markets throughout the country — 729 in California alone, according to a story published Tuesday by the California Report. That's a 25 percent increase, or nearly 150 more places to find fresh, local produce than there were the year before.

It's no surprise since California is the fifth largest supplier of food and agricultural commodities in the world, according to the California Agricultural Resource Directory. 

is one of the state's veteran markets, having delivered wonderful produce and goods for the past 30 years. Every Saturday, families, fresh food lovers and even pets come out to the Farmers' Market at 850 Winslow to enjoy vendors' ware. In addition to your traditional cornucopia of colorful fruit and vegtables, the offers donated books, and vendors sell fragrant Mediterranean food and delectable kettle corn. 

Check out this of photos of gorgeous navel oranges, red onions and assortment of books.

The Kaiser Permanente Farmers' Market at 1150 Veterans Boulevard also brings fresh-from-the-fields fruits and vegetables to the employees and members of Kaiser Permanente.