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El Mercado Popular
Patricia Rodriguez
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Who We Are
• Rosario and Patricia started
as strawberry farmers in
Watsonville in 1991.
• Patricia was a social worker
for 12 years.
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Our Market’s Purpose
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Provide quality fruits and
vegetables to the underserved communities
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Provide a safe, recreational event at which families can gather
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Provide community
services
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Serve as an incubator for entrepreneurs to start their own business
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To teach and guide
vendors throughout
the permit process
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Why Us
• We are qualified to operate a Certified Farmer’s Market
• We allow vendors to sell food and other items
• We utilize our experience to make knowledgeable decisions
• We have the financial capacity to fund improvements and to grow our
business