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San Ramon Farmers Market Remains Open Saturdays

The San Ramon Farmers Market will be open Saturday.

The San Ramon Farmers Market said it will institute safety measures.
The San Ramon Farmers Market said it will institute safety measures. ( San Ramon Farmers Market)

San Ramon Farmers Market Will Remain Open

Dear Market Goers:

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On March 16, health officials ordered a shelter-in-place for residents in Contra Costa County, Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara. Certified farmer’s market is exempt from this order. Farmers markets like grocery stores is listed as “essential businesses” that function to serve their local communities. Unless otherwise instructed by health officials, The San Ramon Farmer’s Market will continue to operate on Saturdays at City Center Bishop Ranch. We encourage everyone to stay healthy during this time and stock up on fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture raised meats, milk, eggs and fresh baked breads.

In addition to implementing the safety guidelines provided by Contra Costa Health Services to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the following additional precautions will be taken to provide for a safe shopping experience.

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Physical distance and Observe 100-ban gathering rule:

Vendor booths will be scattered.

Physical distance of 6-feet will be observed.

Market will not exceed 100 persons at any given time.

Each entrance and exit will be closely monitored.

No Product Samplings:
There will be no product samplings allowed.

No Seating or Music:

To prevent public gatherings, there will be no seating or music provided.

Hand-washing station:

Each vendor will be equipped with hand-washing station and sanitizers.

For more information, please contact:
Harv Singh

Market Director

Harv@sanramonfarmersmarket.org

510-894-9191


This press release was produced by the San Ramon Farmers Market. The views expressed here are the author’s own.