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.  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.

Nita Gizdich, Country Crossroads President stated, “The public has a unique opportunity to purchase over 100 different commodities directly from all of our direct-sell farms.  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.  You may pick maps up at the above location between 9:00 a.m.

Christmas trees will be picked up from your home on your regular service day during the week of January 4 through January 8. Set tree at curb and leave a 3-foot space around your carts. Remove plastic or metal stands, tinsel and ornaments. Do not place trees in bags. Flocked trees cannot be recycled.

Christmas trees may also be dropped off free of charge at the Waste and Recycling Drop-off on Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or at Fire Station #2 during the day from December 26 though January 17. Call 768-3133 for more information.

More information about Christmas Tree recycling may be found on the Public Works and Utilities Department website at www.watsonvilleutilities.org.