Blue House Farm: Caring for the Land and Workers |
As home to some of most expensive real estate in the country, the Bay Area can be a challenging place to farm. “It’s great being close to San Francisco because consumers are so well-educated about organic and buying locally,” says Ryan Casey of Blue House Farm in Pescadero. “But there is no doubt that the high cost of doing business makes it a mixed blessing.”
By leasing land from and collaborating with the Peninsula Open Land Trust (POST), Blue House Farm has established an economically sustainable model of farming that provides local food, values farm workers, and protects ecosystems.
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| | Just a Week Away! CUESA's Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast |
There are just a few seats left at CUESA's Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast on October 14. Join 40 top chefs at the Ferry Building for a lavish feast and fundraising gala in support of local farmers and the next generation of healthy eaters. Reserve your seat before they're gone. |
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| | Every week you vote with your fork at CUESA markets—now it’s time to vote with your vote! Join CUESA at the Ferry Building on October 29 for a deep dive into the November ballot. At this interactive workshop, you’ll learn who’s on it and what’s on it, fill out your sample ballot, and ask questions to help you make an informed and impactful statement at the voting booth. |
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| | Policy Update: Congress Allows Farm Bill to Expire |
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| | Chai Apple Date Cake with Spiced Cream |
Jen Musty of Batter Bakery shares a recipe for a fall cake using apples, dates, and chai tea from Yerba Buena Tea Company. Visit both Batter and Yerba Buena at the Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. |
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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday |
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New Pop-Up: Sal de Vida
La Cocina is showcasing Sal de Vida at their Ferry Plaza Farmers Market booth on Saturdays this month. Founder Adriana Lahl produces an assortment of finishing salts, including flavors such as Cabernet, Herbes de Provence, and Roasted Habanero. |
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Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday |
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Featured Seller: Home Maid Ravioli Co. In 1949, the Cresci family in South San Francisco opened a homemade pasta business as a way to provide nutritious meals inspired by their Italian heritage to homes and restaurants. Three generations later, their product line now includes a wide variety of unique raviolis as well as traditional offerings of tortellini, lasagna, cannelloni, olives, sauces, stuffed peppers, and many more. |
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Mission Community Market: Thursday |
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Featured Seller: Nucha Empanadas
Nilda "Nucha" Bottazzi grew up making traditional Argentine empanadas, baked and stuffed with simple ingredients. She later taught her son, Ruben, how to make the family recipe. Nucha’s empanadas, mini-tarts, and quiches are made from scratch with dough using butter (no beef fat) and are stuffed with a variety of fillings. |
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This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please stop by the CUESA Info Booth for a market map or check online for any last-minute changes. New Pop-Up! Steadfast Herbs Out: Della Fattoria, Hodo, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown
Returning: Beast Oakland, Delicious Kettle Corn Out: Great Valley Poultry, The Sharp Brothers
Out: Frog Hollow Farm (out on Tuesdays), Snyders Honey
Out: Noodle Girl (permanently)
Returning: Jen Kindell Out: Steadfast Herbs |
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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market | Sat 8am-2pm | Tue & Thu 10am-2pm | 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco Jack London Square Farmers Market | Sun 10am-3 pm | Webster & Embarcadero, Oakland Mission Community Market | Thu 4-8pm | 22nd & Bartlett, San Francisco |
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