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    Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA) Announces Status During the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak | Thousand Oaks Farmer’s Market Relocation Postponed

    Ventura County, CA – The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA) is committed to maintaining its four farmers markets as a vital food facility and local food source during this time of uncertainty with the spread of COVID-19.   As a result, the VCCFMA announces that all four markets will remain open for the foreseeable future in Midtown Ventura, Downtown Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Santa Clarita.

    In order to provide the safest operations possible, the VCCFMA is modifying its systems by implementing more stringent cleaning and disinfecting protocols at the markets, which include increased sanitization of the equipment and frequently touched areas.  Additional hand wash stations and sanitizing products are also available at the markets’ Information Booths.  All sampling practices are being discontinued as well as the elimination of cooked foods.

    The move of the Thousand Oaks Market scheduled for March 26 to the Front Northwest Outdoor Lot at the Oaks Shopping Center has been postponed during this chaotic time.  The market will remain at the East End Parking Lot on Wilbur Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard until the market operations become stabilized.  A new move date, projected for May, will be announced once the site has been approved.

    Shoppers can assist with safety by utilizing the hand washing stations, washing hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before eating or drinking and washing again thoroughly after using the restroom.  Products will be limited, and shoppers are asked to observe social distancing as well.  All food products need to be thoroughly washed when taken home.  It is also advisable not to touch ones’ face, hair, body or clothes.  Keeping these tips in mind will help ensure everyone’s safety at the markets.

    Current updates will be available on VCCFMA social media channels – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  For more information, call 805-529-6266, or visit the website at www.vccfm.org.

    About the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA)

    The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association is a non-profit farmers’ cooperative that has been in existence since 1986 and serves the communities of Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Santa Clarita with their four weekly certified farmers’ markets.


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