Santa Teresa Farmers' Market

Santa Teresa Farmers' Market operates under PCFMA, the nonprofit market operator founded in 1988 with a mission to support California farmers and communities through farmers' markets across the diverse Bay Area. That mission gives this San Jose market a clear frame: direct farm sales tied to a regional organization that centers farmer access and food access in the same work. The market’s lineup connects South Bay shoppers with farms and food producers featured by PCFMA, including longtime growers and specialty makers from across California.

Why it matters locally

PCFMA’s stated mission is to support California farmers and communities, and Santa Teresa Farmers' Market is one of the places where that mission becomes tangible in San Jose. The organization manages more than 30 farmers’ markets, linking this neighborhood stop to a broader system built around direct farmer sales and community food access.

That local importance also shows up in the market’s nutrition access programs. PCFMA markets accept CalFresh/EBT and Market Match, and the organization has publicly advocated for the California Nutrition Incentive Program that helps fund those incentives. In practice, that means Santa Teresa is not only a place to buy produce and specialty foods, but also a place where fresh fruits and vegetables are made more reachable for households using food benefits.

What you'll find there

The mix highlighted for Santa Teresa leans toward California farm products with a few especially distinct specialties: long-established produce growers, an artisan creamery, and prepared items tied to PCFMA’s vendor storytelling. One visitor described the market as small but with a good variety of vendors, which fits the emphasis on a compact lineup with recognizable standouts.

• -Find produce from Andreotti Farms, a Half Moon Bay farm where the Andreotti family has cultivated fresh, sustainable produce for nearly 100 years.
• -Look for Stepladder Ranch & Creamery for goat and cow’s milk cheeses, plus citrus and heritage pigs from the family farm in Cambria.
• -Pick up Oliver’s Microgreens Slaw, described as a light, fresh, and piquant slaw recipe.
• -Watch for PCFMA’s featured farm stories, including the Andreotti Family Farm video spotlight tied to the producers selling through its markets.
• -Explore another producer profile through PCFMA’s “Touring Stepladder Ranch” video feature on the creamery and farm.

PCFMA also highlights food-access programming alongside its market shopping. A related item, “Rallying for CalFresh Nutrition Access,” points to the organization’s ongoing work around nutrition benefits and fresh food access.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed at Santa Teresa Farmers' Market, which may affect plans if you usually pair a market trip with a walk. Restrooms are also not available on site, so this is a market where a shorter stop may be easier to plan.

The market sits at Santa Teresa Boulevard and Camino Verde Drive in San Jose, a straightforward intersection location rather than an indoor venue or plaza setup. It operates year-round, so you are not limited to a narrow seasonal window for visiting. Payment methods are clearly posted, which helps if you are deciding between standard purchases and benefit-based shopping at the market.

Payments & SNAP

Santa Teresa Farmers' Market accepts CalFresh/EBT, and PCFMA pairs that with Market Match to help shoppers put more fresh fruits and vegetables on the table. PCFMA’s market materials also highlight WIC-FMNP alongside EBT and Market Match as part of its affordability programs across its farmers’ markets.