THE VIEW - AGRICULTURE MARKET FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE ALWAYS THRIVES IN VENTUR A . R 34 Photo by Stephanie Hogue oll down your windows as you drive past Ventura's fields and you'll smell it, the earthy-sweet scent of agriculture: juicy strawberries in the spring, peaches in summer, citrus in the winter. Ventura is a cultural hub with its roots planted firmly in agriculture. The freshest local produce is just a way of life here, and the proof is in farmers' markets that thrive year-round. For a true taste of Ventura, don't miss the Downtown Ventura Farmers' Market at the corner of Santa Clara and Palm Streets. Local farmers and food purveyors gather every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to sell just-picked fruits and veggies and other gourmet treats. If you miss that one, catch the market in Midtown Ventura at the Pacific View Mall on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And if your adventures take you past a roadside fruit stand - trust us, it's worth stopping off and loading up on healthy and delicious local snacks. @VISITVENTURA