Community Sponsored Agriculture
Tanaka Farms provides the opportunity to get hand-picked produce on a regular basis through its Community Sponsored Agriculture program. You choose the frequency and size of the box and pickup or delivery option. This investment gives the local farmer a consistent, predictable income, while you get seasonal crops to experiment with and try new recipes based on the contents of each box. Find out more at tanakafarms.com.
Farmers markets
Irvine has a plethora of certified farmers markets at a variety of spots around the city.
Saturdays: The offerings seem limitless at Mariners Church from 8 a.m. to noon. You’ll find favorite vendors for fruit and vegetables as well as those selling prepared foods and artisans handcrafting their goods.
Sundays: Head to Stonegate Elementary at 100 Honors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fresh produce as well as live music and food trucks.
Wednesdays: You’ll find a small market in front of the medical office building at Kaiser Permanente on Alton Parkway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
With multiple options for fresh food, no wonder Irvine regularly rates as one of the healthiest cities in the nation.
