Buy local food straight from Humboldt ranchers, fishermen and farmers. No grocery or retail stores are listed here.
Start here
- Call or message first. Many are small family operations. Hours, prices and what is in stock change with the seasons.
- Ask about bulk. Ranchers often sell a whole, half or quarter animal. You will need freezer space.
- Know the seasons. Dungeness crab usually opens in winter. Salmon, rockfish and albacore come in spring through fall. Produce peaks in summer and fall.
- Bring cash and a cooler. Some sellers take cards, but not all.
Meat ranchers
These Humboldt ranches sell meat straight to families, by the cut, the box or the whole animal.
| Ranch | Area | What they sell | How to buy | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Ranch Farms | Southern Humboldt | Grass-fed beef and lamb, Red Wattle pork, eggs, poultry, jerky | Order online (ships to CA, OR, WA, NV, ID). Pre-order for pickup at the Garberville or Shelter Cove markets. Monthly drop-offs in Eureka and Fortuna. | frenchranchfarms@gmail.com |
| Lost Coast Ranch | Petrolia, mouth of the Mattole | Grass-fed Wagyu-Angus beef | Whole, half or quarter beef, or a 50 lb box. Pickup in Humboldt preferred. Shipping costs extra. | (707) 629-3506 · mike@lost-coast-ranch.com |
| Ferndale Farms | Ferndale | Pasture-raised beef, lamb and goat | Small orders, bulk orders or farm pickup. Also at the Arcata Plaza market on Saturdays. | (707) 986-4322 · jill@ferndalefarms.com |
| Bear River Valley Beef | Ferndale | 100% grass-fed beef | Shop online on their website. | Contact form on their website |
| Shakefork Community Farm | Carlotta, Hwy 36 | Pasture-raised chicken, turkey, eggs, grass-fed beef (plus vegetables) | CSA farm share, farm pickup, and farmers markets. Takes CalFresh/EBT. | (707) 768-7002 · shakeforkcommunityfarm@gmail.com |
| Tule Fog Farm | Arcata | Pork, bacon, sausage, beef, lamb, Thanksgiving turkey, eggs | Meat CSA. Pork and eggs at the Arcata Plaza market on Saturdays. | (707) 502-9514 · tulefogfarm@gmail.com |
| Crazy River Ranch | Korbel, near Blue Lake | Grass-fed Black Angus beef (plus cider) | Message the ranch to order beef. | crazyriverranch@gmail.com |
Seafood
The freshest fish and crab come straight off local boats. Most sales depend on weather and season, so check first.
| Seller | Where | What | How to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Fishermen’s Dockside Market | Madaket Plaza, Eureka | Fish, crab and more from Humboldt fishermen, Shelter Cove to Orick | Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm, June through October, until sold out. On-site fillet station. Takes CalFresh/EBT. |
| Boats at Woodley Island Marina | Woodley Island, Eureka | Fresh and canned albacore, salmon, sablefish, rockfish, crab | Text a boat to join its list. It messages you when it comes in with fish. Boats include Marlene Rose, Captain Banjo, Ashley’s Seafood, Maclay Family Fishing, Oceana Hookline, Comet Fisheries and Rose Marie. Phone numbers are on the Seaside Weavers page. |
| Captain’s Catch Seafood | Woodley Island Marina, Eureka | Local seafood | Open most days. Check their Facebook for hours. (209) 662-0437 |
| Jenna Lee’s Seafood | 601 Startare Dr., Dock B, Eureka | Live crab from the tanks | Crab season: daily 10 am to 5 pm, or until sold out. |
| Ashley’s Seafood | Arcata Plaza market | Live and cooked crab, fish | Saturdays from 9 am. Also sells off the boat at Woodley Island. |
| Coastal Catch | Shelter Cove crew, at the Arcata Plaza market | Cooked crab | Saturdays when weather allows. Check Instagram @coastalcatch707. |
| Crab E Tom’s | 1815 Main St., Fortuna | Live and cooked whole crab | Call (707) 725-6558 to check what’s in. |
| Eureka Oyster Farms | Eureka waterfront | Humboldt Bay oysters | Farm-gate sales. Call ahead for hours. |
Dungeness crab season usually opens in winter, but the date can move. Salmon season changes every year.
Produce farms
You can buy from local farms three ways: a weekly farm box (CSA), a farm stand, or picking it yourself (u-pick).
Farm boxes (CSA)
A CSA means you pay the farm ahead and get a box of whatever is fresh each week.
| Farm | Area | Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Harvest Box | Countywide | One box filled from many local farms. Run by the North Coast Growers’ Association. Delivery or pickup at partner sites. | (707) 677-8289 · harvesthub@northcoastgrowersassociation.org |
| Green Spiral Farm | Arcata Bottoms, 819 Mad River Rd. | Certified organic. 2026 season: 20 weeks, July 10 to Nov. 20. $25 or $35 boxes. Pickup Fridays 2 to 7 pm at the farm. | (707) 498-5526 · greenspiralfarm@gmail.com |
| Redwood Roots Farm | Bayside, Jacoby Creek Valley | Worker-owned organic farm. Vegetables and flowers. | (707) 633-8197 · redwoodrootsfarm@gmail.com |
| Shakefork Community Farm | Carlotta | Vegetables, berries and meat. Pickup sites from Eureka to Garberville. Takes CalFresh/EBT. | (707) 768-7002 |
Farm stands and u-pick
These hours come from a 2017 local food guide. Please call or check online before you drive out.
| Farm | Where | What | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldbrook Valley Apple Farms | 336 Rock Pit Rd., Fieldbrook | 50+ apple kinds, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables | About July to December |
| Clendenen’s Cider Works | 96 12th St., Fortuna | Apples, fresh cider, produce | August to February |
| Warren Creek Farms | 1171 Mad River Rd., Arcata | Pumpkins, beans, corn, squash, potatoes | October |
| Organic Matters Ranch | 6743 Myrtle Ave., Eureka | Organic vegetables, meat, eggs (takes EBT) | Spring to fall |
| Flood Plain Produce | 31117 Avenue of the Giants, Pepperwood | Fruit, vegetables, melons, flowers | Mid-July to October |
| Sarvinski Family Farms (The Corn Crib) | Avenue of the Giants, Pepperwood | Corn, tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, pastured pork | Mid-July to October |
| Noble Berry Farm (u-pick) | 3563 Fieldbrook Rd., Fieldbrook | Blueberries | About May to August |
| Wolfsen Farms (u-pick) | 2103 Baird Rd., McKinleyville | Organic blueberries | About July to Labor Day |
| Lost Coast Blueberry Farm (u-pick) | 41774 Mattole Rd., Petrolia | Blueberries | Late June to August |
Farmers markets
At these markets you buy from the people who grew, raised or caught the food. Most are run by the North Coast Growers’ Association.
| Market | Day | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata Plaza | Saturday | 9 am to 2 pm (10 am to 2 pm in winter) | Year-round |
| Humboldt Dockside Market, Madaket Plaza, Eureka | Saturday | 9 am to 1 pm | June to October |
| Miranda (independent) | Monday | 2 to 6 pm | May to October |
| Old Town Eureka | Tuesday | 10 am to 1 pm | July to October |
| Shelter Cove | Tuesday | 11 am to 3 pm | May to October |
| Fortuna | Tuesday | 3 to 6 pm | May to October |
| Henderson Center, Eureka | Thursday | 10 am to 1:30 pm | June to October |
| McKinleyville | Thursday | 3 to 6 pm | July to October |
| Garberville | Friday | 11 am to 3 pm | May to the Friday before Thanksgiving |
| Eureka Friday Night Market | Friday | 5:30 to 8:30 pm | Late May to mid-August |
Many market booths take CalFresh/EBT.
Azure Standard (monthly drop-off)
Azure Standard is not local. We include it because it is a Pacific Northwest family business that helps families all across the country. It was started by Oregon farmers David and Kimberley Stelzer.
- What they sell: More than 12,000 natural and organic items: bulk grains, flour, beans, produce, seeds, pantry goods and household supplies. Azure also farms over 4,000 acres of organic crops.
- How it works: A truck comes once a month to a local drop point. You order online, then pick up your order at the drop at the scheduled time.
- Shipping: Free on orders over $50 in states near Oregon. Home delivery is also offered for an extra freight cost.
Humboldt drop points
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate in Eureka is a drop-off point for Azure Standard. 333 First St., Eureka, CA 95501 · (707) 798-6010.
Azure’s own drop map shows four open drops in Humboldt County, checked October 10, 2026:
| Drop name on Azure’s site | Area |
|---|---|
| Airport Loop Drop | McKinleyville, near the airport |
| 05 Eureka Dick Taylor Community Drop | Eureka |
| Fernbridge Tractor | Fernbridge, near Ferndale |
| Garberville Drop | Garberville |
Azure hides the exact spot of each drop until you sign up. You’ll see the full address and pickup time when you choose a drop.
How to order
- Go to azurestandard.com and make a free account.
- Type in your ZIP code to find nearby drops. Pick the drop closest to you.
- Shop and place your order before the cut-off date for that month’s truck.
- Watch your email. A few days before the drop, Azure sends your pickup time.
- Be there on time. Orders may not be held if you miss the pickup.
Sources
Checked October 10, 2026. Hours, prices and seasons can change, so please confirm before you go.
- North Coast Growers’ Association: markets
- Humboldt Fishermen’s Dockside Market
- Humboldt Harvest Box: producers
- Seaside Weavers: dockside fish sales
- North Coast Journal: Where’s the Catch? (Feb. 2026)
- North Coast Journal: Shopping the Farm Stands (2017)
- Lady Humboldt: oysters and local seafood
- Eatwild: California pastured farms
- CAFF: Shakefork Community Farm and Tule Fog Farm
- Forks Over Knives: Azure Standard’s drop system
- Eureka Chamber: Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate