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How to Use Your EBT Benefits at the High Desert Farmers Market

Have you ever wondered if you can use your EBT benefits at the High Desert Farmers Market? The answer is yes! Shopping local with your EBT benefits is simple, convenient,…

15-Minute Basil Pesto Gnocchi Recipe (Under $30)

A Quick Weeknight Dinner with Fresh Farmers Market Ingredients We get it! After a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is spend an hour figuring…

Donut Peaches: The Sweet Summer Fruit with a 2,000-Year-Old Story

If you’ve ever walked through the Big Bear Farmers Market or the High Desert Farmers Market during the summer months, you may have noticed a peach that looks a little……

Spinach Crepe Wrap with Smoked Salmon: Fresh, Vibrant, and Locally Sourced from the High Desert Farmers Market

If you’ve ever wanted a meal that’s light, full of flavor, and packed with farm-fresh ingredients, this spinach crepe wrap is your new go-to. It’s gluten-free, high in protein, and…

What Does “Certified Organic” Really Mean? 🌿

You’ve probably seen the label Certified Organic on everything from lettuce to lip balm, but what does it actually mean? And does it matter if your local farmer isn’t certified?…

Certified Farmers Market vs. Locally Grown Produce: What’s the Difference?

The Benefits of Buying Locally Grown ProduceWhen you shop at a certified farmers market like High Desert Farmers Market and Big Bear Farmers Market, you’re supporting a system that ensures…

How to Wash Lettuce from the High Desert Farmers Market: A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing like the crisp, fresh taste of locally grown lettuce from your farmers market. But if you’re buying it straight from the farm, you might notice it’s a bit…

Shrimp Santa Fe Salad Recipe with Fresh Ingredients from High Desert Farmers Market

Shrimp Santa Fe Salad Recipe (with Ingredients from the High Desert Farmers Market) Looking for a fresh and flavorful summer salad that packs in bold flavors and supports your local…

What’s the Difference Between Farmers Market Eggs and Store-Bought Eggs?

And Why Those Brighter Yolks Are More Than Just Pretty Ever stood in the egg aisle, turning cartons labeled “organic,” “cage free,” “pasture-raised” every which way, wondering what any of…