North Coast Growers Association: September is Local Food Month

September 11, 2025

Contact: Katherine Nunes-Siciliani, Farmers’ Market Program Coordinator | 707-441-9999 | katherine@northcoastgrowersassociation.org

September is Local Food Month in Humboldt County: Celebrate local food with events and community gatherings all month long

HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. – September is officially Local Food Month in Humboldt County, a community-wide celebration of the farmers, ranchers, fishers, food makers, and markets that bring fresh, locally grown food to our tables. Throughout the month, residents and visitors are invited to explore the flavors of Humboldt, connect with local producers, and learn more about the importance of keeping food dollars close to home. Local Food Month is made possible thanks to the participation of farmers, food producers, community groups, and local businesses.

Local Food Events in Humboldt County

Harvest of the Month – Humboldt County Office of Education
 Throughout September, nearly 4,000 students and 150 families will be introduced to local cherry tomatoes from Luna Farm and Willow Creek Farms. The program creates fun, hands-on tasting experiences, encourages kids to try new fruits and vegetables, and spotlights local farmers through videos and classroom activities. Learn more at: hcoe.org/news/nutrition-programs/harvest-of-the-month

U-Pick Tomatoes & Flowers – College of the Redwoods
 September 21 & 28, October 5 | College of the Redwoods Campus
Enjoy a day in the fields with U-Pick tomatoes and flowers, a family-friendly way to connect with local agriculture.

Farmers’ Markets (ongoing):

  • Miranda – Mondays, 2–6 PM (through Oct)
  • Eureka Old Town – Tuesdays, 10 AM–1 PM (through Oct)
  • Shelter Cove – Tuesdays, 11 AM–3 PM (through Oct)
  • Fortuna – Tuesdays, 3–6 PM (through Oct)
  • Eureka Henderson Center – Thursdays, 10 AM–1:30 PM (through Nov 13)
  • McKinleyville – Thursdays, 3–6 PM (through Oct)
  • Garberville – Fridays, 11 AM–3 PM (through Nov 21)
  • Arcata Plaza – Saturdays, 9 AM–2 PM (year-round)
  • Humboldt Dockside Market – Every other Saturday, 9 AM–1 PM (through Oct)

Making Farmers’ Markets More Accessible: Shopping local is for everyone. CalFresh EBT can be used at all North Coast Growers’ Association farmers’ markets. Thanks to Market Match, CalFresh shoppers can double their benefits—receiving up to an additional $15 each market day to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.

New this year, WIC recipients can now also spend their benefits directly with farmers at the market, making it easier than ever for families to bring home healthy, local food.

Harvest Box Program
 Multi-farm style CSA boxes delivered to your door for $25 ($13 for EBT customers). Each box includes 5–6 varieties of fresh, seasonal produce grown by Humboldt County farmers.

  • Monday deliveries: Arcata, McKinleyville, Trinidad & Blue Lake
  • Tuesday deliveries: Eureka, Fortuna, King Salmon & Fields Landing

Are you a restaurant or food business aiming to source food from local farmers? Check out wholesale options through the Harvest Hub. 

Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) – Local & National Projects
OSA makes positive impacts to the local and regional growing communities, such as our work on culinary plant breeding and vegetable variety trials focused on regional growing conditions. While these projects operate nationally, they all have local components. 

Here in Humboldt County, we’re conducting: 

We hope that our national research projects conducted at the local and regional levels will support more resilient and diverse food and seed systems. OSA appreciates our previous and current local collaborations with the North Coast Growers’ Association (NCGA) and other local farms and farming organizations. Learn more and get involved at Organic Seed Alliance.

Why Local Food Matters

Choosing local food means:

  • Fresher, more nutritious meals for you and your family
  • Supporting small farms and food producers who care for the land
  • Reducing the environmental impact of long-distance food transport
  • Building a stronger, more resilient local economy

Join Us! Celebrate Humboldt County’s vibrant local food system this September. Together, we can make every meal an investment in our health, our neighbors, and our future. Support this work by donating to NCGA today.

Katherine Nunes-Siciliani (she/her)

Writing from unceded Wiyot Territory

Farmers’ Market Coordinator

Eureka Farmers’ Market Manager

North Coast Growers’ Association

(707) 441-9999 (NCGA voicemail)

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