National Goat Cheese Month
August is officially National Goat Cheese Month.
That means chèvre season is in full swing, and lucky for us here in Sacramento, the farmers markets are overflowing with fresh produce to pair with it.
It’s peak season for goat milk
Goat milk production tends to peak in the summer months, especially August:
Goats are seasonal breeders, so many farms have the freshest, creamiest milk flowing in mid-to-late summer.
That means more chèvre, feta, and other fresh cheeses are being made now than at other times of the year.
It's the best time to taste goat cheese at its seasonal best — fresh, tangy, and abundant.
💚 It connects us to food that's ethical, local, and real
Celebrating goat cheese also means celebrating:
Humane animal care
Local food systems
Sustainable agriculture
Small family farms and traditional methods
🧀 Why August & goat cheese go together like sunshine and tomatoes
August is peak-season for chèvre—it’s vibrant, tangy, and endlessly adaptable. And around Sacramento? So much is ripe and local right now: heirloom tomatoes, peaches, plums, nectarines, figs, grapes, melons, summer squash, corn, cucumbers, bell peppers, okra, greens, and more californiagrown.org+13sacramentorevealed.com+13sacramento-today.com+13.
💚 What’s in Season at Sacramento Markets Right Now
Here’s what you’ll find at places like the Davis Farmers Market or Central Market Under the Freeway this August:
Stone fruits: peaches, plums, nectarines are at their juiciest.
Heirloom tomatoes: bright, flavorful, perfect for slicing or roasting.
Summer squash & zucchini, cucumbers, bell peppers, okra, corn.
Figs, grapes, melons—all killer for snacking or salads.
Plus fresh herbs, lettuces, and greens that really pop this time of year timeout.com+1kitchenfiftyseven.com+1.
Farmers are showing up with buckets of produce picked within hours—to eat seasonally is to taste summer’s peak.
🍅 Why it matters
Pairing your chèvre with their tomatoes or peaches isn’t just delicious—it’s full-circle. You support local agriculture, reduce food miles, enjoy produce at its flavorful best, and bring seasonal brightness to your plate.
✨ Come celebrate Goat Cheese Month at the market
Stop by Jollity Farm’s stand (we’ll have flavored chèvre too) and find your favorite seasonal picks. We love talking toppings—ask us what fruits or veggies just came in this week.
Here’s to bright flavors and local goodness. Happy Goat Cheese Month—and happy feasting!
🐐🧀 – The Jollity Farm Team
🥗 Recipe Highlight: Herbed Goat Cheese & Summer Vegetable Tart
Rustic, beautiful, and just right for August ingredients at the market.
Ingredients:
Jollity Farm chèvre (8 oz tub)
Pre-made pie crust or puff pastry
1–2 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 small zucchini or summer squash, thinly sliced
¼ cup corn kernels (fresh off the cob from the market)
A few sliced bell peppers (optional)
Handful fresh basil or thyme (from the market herb stands)
Olive oil, salt, pepper
Drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Roll out crust, lightly brush with olive oil.
Remove about half the goat cheese from the tub, and warm it just a second or two in the microwave, then spread in onto the crust. (warming makes it easier to spread)
Arrange tomato, zucchini, corn, (plus peppers if using).
Crumble remaining chèvre on top, sprinkle herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake 20–25 minutes until crust is golden and vegetables tender.
Finish with a drizzle of honey or balsamic, serve warm.
This tart is a perfect way to enjoy summer sweetness from peaches or figs as well—sometimes we whip goat cheese and swirl in chopped fruit for dessert version.