Hayward market goes ahead after being deemed essential

Local farmers, artisans and other businesses are hoping to get the support they desperately need right now, as California authorities has deemed farmers markets essential services – ensuring that the Hayward Farmers Market remains open every weekend.

The Hayward Farmers Market has been serving fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables to the residents of Hayward for more than 20 years. The market features more than 35 farms, artists, food purveyors and craftspeople, providing the likes of:

• locally grown and/or organic fruits and vegetables
• local eggs, cheese, nuts and honey
• local freshly caught seafood
• baked goods and bread
• freshly cut flowers
• handmade gifts and jewelry

Market organizers say shopping at farmers markets has many benefits. For one, the supply chain is shorter and there is less risk of contamination. The large, open air environment of farmers markets is also more conducive to social distancing.

Economically speaking, the markets are one of only remaining selling point for local farmers and food producers, many of whom have lost contracts to restaurants and hotels that are currently closed. Vendors at farmers markets or other events can benefit from local Print shops for their Menus and signage.

The Hayward Farmers Market is open every Saturday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Watkins Avenue between B and C Streets next to Hayward City Hall Plaza. It is open in all types of weather.

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