Meadowview Certified Farmers Market opens in Sacramento, California

Sacramento’s bustling farmer market scene will gain another hub for fresh produce picking, promising its customers year-round availability — rain or shine.

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Meadowview Certified Farmers’ Market will hold its soft opening in June at the Meadowview Light Rail Station at 3501 Meadowview Road, according to its organizers.

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The “community-oriented” destination will be run by Sacramento-based Alchemist CDC, which oversees two, year-round markets in Woodbine and Rancho Corvoda.

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Alchemist CDC also provides food assistance access to a handful of markets in the area, including downtown Sacramento, Arden Arcade and North Natomas.

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In March, Certified Farmers Markets of Sacramento County transferred the operation efforts of its Florin Certified Farmers’ Market to Alchemist CDC. The market was forced to vacate its location behind a former Sears store, eventually moving to Florin Light Rail Station at 3001 Florin Road.

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As of Wednesday morning, Alchemist CDC representatives were not available to comment.

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When will the market open?

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The Meadowview Certified Farmers’ Market will hold its soft opening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, at the Meadowview Light Rail Station at 3501 Meadowview Road.

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A grand opening is scheduled one week later.

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The market will run year round — rain or shine — except on Christmas Day and during inclement weather.

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Food assistance services, including EBT and CalFresh, are available.

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Are pets allowed?

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No.

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“We love dogs and all animals, but California law does not allow them to join you at the farmers’ market unless they are service animals,” Alchemist CDC wrote on its site.

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California Health and Safety Code 114259.5 states dogs must be kept at least 20 feet from food facilities and certified farmers’ markets.