St Helena Farmers Market (Napa Valley California)

Angwin resident Sheila Mannix often visited farms and orchard near St. Helena in search of the sweetest vine-ripened tomato and freshest greens. When she realized that other like-minded people in the Napa Valley shared her passion for high-quality produce and her frustration at not being able to fine it, she decided to organize a local Farmers' Market. Our educational programs run year ‘round, bringing important information about healthy eating and sustainable farming to school-aged children through classes and events delivered both in the schools and in our Market Classroom. We are pleased that such programs have allowed our market to be one of only a few Farmers’ Markets in the country to earn non-profit 501(c)3 status, allowing our sponsors’ and patrons' generous gifts to be completely tax-deductible. We are also proud to welcome Food Stamp Households and WIC Participants (Women, I...