New Farmers Market Sprouting Up in Downtown

Fontana, California. The Mayor and City Council invite residents to attend Fontana’s new Farmers Market on April 28th.
The seeds have been planted to bring a Farmers Market to the City of Fontana! The first Farmers Market will be April 28th in the Center Stage parking lot on the corner of Sierra and Arrow. The Market will be open every Saturday (with the exception of holidays) from 8-12 p.m.
In a partnership with Southland Farmers’ Market Association, residents will enjoy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables available every week at the Market. The Southland Farmers’ Market Association has committed to bringing Fontana residents nutritious, in season produce so residents have even more opportunity to make healthy food choices. To provide this service, SFMA will organize the market, locate the farmers, and choose the best produce for Fontana residents.
“We hire farmers based on what they grow, how it’s grown, and how much of it they grow,” said Howell Tumlin, Executive Director of Southland Farmers’ Market Association. SFMA, a nonprofit organization, has served many areas of Southern California for over 30 years. Now, the Fontana community will benefit from this depth of experience by having fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables available to them every week.
Residents are encouraged to attend the Farmers Market to purchase their fruits and vegetables, talk with growers, learn about the various foods and discover many other nutritious foods available at the Market.
“A farmers market builds a strong sense of community for our residents and the market is a fun experience for the whole family. Even though we are a large City, something like this creates a small town feel that everybody can enjoy.” Said Michael Wright, Community Services Supervisor.
For more information and updates, call (909) 349-6914 or online at visit http://farmersmarket.fontana.org. If you interested in becoming a vendor for the Farmers Market call the Southland Farmers’ Market Association at (310) 455-0181. For more information on the SFMA, view their website at www.sfma.net.