Clayton Farmer's Market Spotlight: Where Do Those Strawberries Come From?

Vendor: Rodriguez Brothers Ranch

Even with the vast amount of rain Contra Costa County has seen over the past several weeks, strawberry season is still alive and well. At the Clayton Farmer's Market, shoppers can learn where there fruit is coming from and how it is produced.

Producing some of the freshest berries you will find this summer, the Rodriguez Brothers Ranch in Watsonville is a popular choice at the farmer's market.

How can you tell a good batch of strawberries? According to Rodriguez Brothers Ranch, it's all about color. Pass by berries with a green or white tint. The most satisfying strawberries are a rich red color.

Raspberries and strawberries are available now at Rodriguez Brothers Ranch stand, but blackberries will be coming in a couple weeks.

The Clayton Farmer's Market is downtown 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday.