Farmers' Markets and Farm Fresh Produce Around Ventura County

Looking for fresh produce in Ventura County? Lettuce help you. There are nearly 18 farmers' markets in and around Ventura County, not to mention another dozen or so stores and Community Supported Agriculture programs that sell organic produce.

Times, dates and places subject to change. Let us know of any updates!

FARMERS' MARKETS (In "day of the week" order)

SIMI VALLEY: Tuesdays 3 pm to 7 pm at Simi Valley Town Center: Closed as of 10/25/11 but may reopen as a seasonal venue in May 2012 www.vccfarmersmarkets.com

VENTURA: Wednesdays 9 am to 1 pm at Pacific View Mall in Ventura in the community plaza in front of Red Robin. Call 805.529.6266. www.vccfarmersmarkets.com/Ventura_(Midtown).html

FILLMORE: Wednesdays 3:30pm to 7pm at the corner of Central and Sespe Avenues (Facebook Page) (Note: Closed in August 2011 but they say they will be back next spring at new location)

OXNARD: Thursdays 9 am to 1 pm at Plaza Park in Oxnard (5th and C Streets). Call 805.483.7960.

THOUSAND OAKS: Thursdays 1:30 pm to 6 pm at the Oaks Shopping Center east parking lot. Produce, flowers, food and more! (NOTE: CLOSED 11/24/11 TO 1/4/12; REOPENS 1/5/12) www.vccfarmersmarkets.com/Thousand_Oaks.html

VENTURA: Thursdays 3pm to 7pm at the Ventura Moose Lodge at 10269 Telephone Road. Call 805.263.2907 or visit www.theharvestgathering.vpweb.com.

THOUSAND OAKS: Fridays 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks also features kids activities, music and fitness class. www.shoplakes.com/calendarofevents.html

MOORPARK: Fridays 3 pm to 7 pm at Miller Parkway and Los Angeles Avenue (Village at Moorpark Shopping Center - Petco and Staples parking lot) (805) 290-5670

VENTURA: Saturdays 8:30 am to noon at corner of Palm and Santa Clara Streets. (CLOSED 12/24/11 CHRISTMAS EVE) Call 805.529.6266 or visit www.vccfarmersmarkets.com/Ventura_(Downtown).html

NEWBURY PARK: Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm at Loehmann's Plaza parking lot (Teller  Road and Hillcrest Drive)

CAMARILLO: Saturdays 8 am to noon 2220 Ventura Boulevard in the County of Ventura Senior Nutrition Center parking lot. Proceeds benefit Camarillo Hospice. Call 805.386.3584.

CALABASAS: Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm in Old Town Calabasas on Calabasas Road west of El Canon Avenue (across from Sagebrush Cantina). Call 818.591.8161. You'll find produce, flowers, wines and other foods at this farmers market.

OAK PARK: Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm at Oak Park High School, 899 North Kanan Road. Call 805.643.6458 for more information. CANCELLED AS OF SEPT 2011 - but call to check for possible updates. www.coastalpacificfm.com/oak_park.asp

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at 2797 Agoura Road (Village Glen). Call 818.591.8286. www.ccfm.com/site/locations.php

OJAI: Sundays 9 am to 1 pm at 300 E. Matilija Street year-round, rain or shine. Produce, flowers and gourmet food. Call 805.698.5555.

OXNARD/CHANNEL ISLANDS: Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at 2805 South Harbor Boulevard year-round. Call 805.643.6458.

AGOURA HILLS: Sundays 9 am to 2 pm at 5835 Kanan Road (Agoura's Famous Deli parking lot) www.ccfm.com/site/locations.php

MALIBU: Sundays 10 am to 3 pm at Malibu Civic Center, 23519 Civic Center Way. www.malibufarmersmarket.net

LOCAL STORES WITH FRESH PRODUCE:

Underwood Family Farms Market in Moorpark (3370 Sunset Valley Road) has farm fresh fruits and vegetables as well as pickled produce, honey, nuts, juices, dried beans, farm fresh eggs and fresh cut flowers. Moorpark location is usually closed from late December through February. Open 9am to 6pm March to November (5pm after DST). Call 805.529.3690.

Underwood Family Farms Market in Somis (5696 E. Los Angeles Avenue) is open every day year-round 9am to 6pm (5pm after DST) with the exception of some holidays. Call 805.386.4660.

McGrath Family Farm in Camarillo (505 North Wood Road) is open Mid-March through December 9am to pm and offers organic fruits, flowers and vegetables.  Freeway convenient off the Central Avenue offramp of the 101. Call 805.983.0333.

Sprouts Farmers Market (600 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks) is at the corner of Lynn/Hillcrest adjacent to the Oaks Mall. Opened on 5/12/10. This is a grocery store that focuses on selling local farm fresh produce as well as a full range of other natural grocery items as well as a deli, baked goods, etc. Hours 7am to 10pm. Call 805.716.4373.

Whole Foods Market (740 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks) of course is another provider of natural foods, organic fresh produce, full grocery, prepared foods, etc. Call 805.777.4730. Open 8am to 10pm 7 days a week.

Maddy's Market (26767 Agoura Road, Calabasas) off the Lost Hills Road exit from the 101 Freeway has local organic produce and a full assortment of other natural/healthy foods. Call 818.880.5900. Open Mon-Sat 7am to 9pm, Sun 7am to 8pm.

Green Acres Farm Market (2918 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley) has been around since 1968 and offers farm fresh produce, meat, fine wines and gourmet groceries. Call 805.526.1312.

CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) AND LOCAL DELIVERY PROGRAMS

Join the Farm! CSA delivers farm-fresh organic produce to your home. located at 4710 E. Hueneme Road, Oxnard. Call 805.246.1070.

Farmer Fresh to You local organic produce delivery throughout Ventura County. Call 805.469.7604.

Farmer and the Cook (339 W. El Roblar, Ojai) has a CSA with weekly organic produce pickups. Call 805.640.9608.

Rio Gozo Farm (1651 S. Rice Road, Ojai) has a CSA with weekly organic produce pickups. Call 805.272.8170.

California Harvest Local Delivery local produce delivery. Call 818.317.0204.

Farmers' Market Websites:

Farm Bureau of Ventura County: www.farmbureauvc.com/consumers.html

California-Grown Certified Farmers Markets: www.cafarmersmarkets.com

Ventura County Certified Farmers Markets: www.vccfarmersmarkets.com

Coastal Pacific Farmers Markets: http://coastalpacificfm.com

Comments

[Cinna]

What an awesome, complete list - exactly what I was looking for. And organized exactly the way that I'd want it to be. Thank you so much! :D