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UCSB’s own Farmers Market

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.

If you hate the idea of buying food still dusted with soil and containing a bug or two – the Farmers Market is probably not for you.

BUT! If you love organic, farm fresh produce and freshly baked bread, all for reasonable prices, then check out UCSB’s own Farmers Market! Located in faculty lot 23 (right between the SRB and San Raf) every Wednesday from 11 – 3 PM, the market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade artisan specialties, and the friendliest people you’ll find in Santa Barbara. 

According to the kind workers at the Underwood Family Farms stand, the Farmers Market has been thriving since its opening in October. Along with the usual food stands, the market tries to have food trucks once a month along with the fresh produce available. 

You may think buying freshly picked fruits and vegetables would be expensive, but I managed to buy three baskets of ripe strawberries for only $6, which is a better deal (and a tastier one!) than what you can find at Albertson’s on a regular basis. And even if you don’t end up buying anything, just talking to the friendly people and picking up a few free samples will truly brighten your day. 

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Kirby is a recent graduate from UCSB currently living in Los Angeles. As a proud Her Campus UCSB alum, she's happy to be back on the HC team covering one of her fave shows: "The Mindy Project." On any given day you can find her with her nose in a book (let's be real - it's a Kindle). In her free time, she likes petting dogs, binge-watching TV, and eating a lot of food. Find her on Instagram: @kirbynicoleb or @GirlBossEats. 
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Rachel is a senior at UC Santa Barbara and studies Communication and Global Peace and Security. Rachel is from a small, beautiful town in southern California called Palos Verdes. However, Palos Verdes is just one of the many places Rachel has lived. Rachel spent her childhood moving and traveling all over the world, living in places such as Indianapolis, Indiana; Santiago, Chile; Vienna, Austria; and Orlando, Florida. Rachel has found her heart and her home in California, choosing to spend her college years in sunny Santa Barbara. However, Rachel continued her wanderlust when she studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain in Fall 2012. At UCSB, Rachel is an immensely dedicated and involved member of her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, where she held the positions of Panhellenic Delegate, Inter-Greek Counselor, Rho Gam, and a member of the Nominating Slate. Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is a passion of Rachel's, as she is their Social Media Coordinator as well as an active and proud member. As a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society, Rachel is able to implement her prowess and affinity for communication and communication-related issues. When Rachel is not writing, participating in Kappa events, or volunteering, you can find her in the gym, on the soccer field, watching Modern Family, or cooking. Rachel's love for sports, food, and writing often times go hand-in-hand, as one may see in her weekly blogs. For the past two summers, Rachel has been freelance writing for the Los Angeles Times, and hopes to continue her career pursuit of journalism after she graduates. Rachel is elated to be a part of Her Campus's fabulous team and loves every moment of it!