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County Crossroads Map Comes Out

The 36th annual edition of the local farms map is released just in time for summer crops.

The 36th annual edition of the Country Crossroads Map is now available.

This free publication lists farms on the Central Coast that sell directly to the public. The guide shows where to pick olallieberries, select delicious smoked sausages and find the perfect Christmas tree.

The 2011/2012 map gives the location and description of 29 direct sell farms and 10 farmers markets in Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast area. The publication is produced annually by the .

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"The public has a unique opportunity to purchase over 100 different commodities directly from all of our direct-sell farms," , Country Crossroads president, said. It makes for a very enjoyable family outing.”

The map may be obtained by sending a business size (#10) self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau, 141 Monte Vista Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076, or pick maps up at the above location from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. You can also download a PDF of the map at www.sccfb.com.

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