Although the larger chain grocery stores are stocking organic produce, locating items that have been produced by local farmers is still a bit of a challenge. However, there are several locally- and family-owned grocery stores that are able to stock items that are direct from our local farming community.

For more information about grocery stores and grocery shopping, please visit the following websites.

Eat Well Guide
Searchable guide which shows the grocery stores, farms, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and other businesses that offer organic, local produce.

Ecovian: Green and Organic Grocery Stores
List of grocery stores in the Bay Area and nationwide that sell organic fruits, vegetables, and meats and/or natural foods and that are rated for their "greeness."

Environmental Defense Fund: Seafood Selector
Seafood selector that helps you choose fish that are good for you and the ocean.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Pocket Guides
Regional pocket guides that help you choose ocean-friendly seafood wherever you live or travel. Printable or downloadable to mobile devices.

The Organic Center
Presents pesticide risk rankings for several key fruits and vegetables and is based on The Organic Center's March 2008 report, Simplifying the Pesticide Risk Equation: The Organic Option.

Organic Consumers Association: Tips on Making Organic Food More Affordable
Ideas for how to save money on your food shopping.

Seasonal Produce Charts
Seasonal charts for vegetables and fruits, with information about the local farms that grow an item and what varieties are sold at the market.

The Shopper's Guide to Pesticides
Environmental Working Group's guide to organic and conventional produce, and information about how to reduce pesticide exposure.