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Council extends Everyone's Harvest contract to run year-round Seaside certified farmers market; vendors, produce-box programs discussed
Summary
Council approved a two-year extension with Everyone's Harvest to operate the Seaside Certified Farmers Market at up to $34,800 per year. Public commenters and staff discussed vendor recruitment, market-match programs (CalFresh/FreshRx), and the role of free produce boxes in driving attendance.
The Seaside City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the professional-services agreement with Everyone’s Harvest to operate the Seaside Certified Farmers Market year-round for up to $34,800 per year for a term of two years.
Executive Director Hester Parker described market programming, including CalFresh Market Match and FreshRx partnerships, the produce-box program and efforts to recruit and stabilize vendors. Parker said the market contract is reviewed every six months and…
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