| Rooted & Rising: Lorraine Walker of Eatwell Farm |
Lorraine Walker never set out to become a farmer when she married Nigel Walker, organic pioneer and founder of Eatwell Farm (one of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market’s first farms). But when Nigel passed away last year after a five-year battle with cancer, Lorraine suddenly found herself at the helm of keeping this beloved organic farm going, and feeding Eatwell’s loyal community of CSA (community supported agriculture) members and farmers market shoppers.
She recently shared her inspiring story of self-discovery, love, loss, and resilience on stage of at Real Food Real Stories’ StorySlam: Rooted & Rising. She allowed us to reprint and share it with you here. |
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| | | THIS MONDAY: Ballot Breakdown Party |
| 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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| | | Della Fattoria Says Farewell to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market |
| We’re sad to share that Della Fattoria has decided to say goodbye to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, in an effort to concentrate their energies on their Petaluma-based bakery. Their last day was Saturday, October 20. We will miss them dearly! Read the Webers' farewell message. |
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| | | San Marzano Tomatoes Special at Lucero Organic Farms |
| Lucero Organic Farms has a bumper crop of organic San Marzano tomatoes. Tomorrow at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, they will be offering a 12-pound box of freshly picked vine-ripened, certified organic tomatoes for $20. Sauce, can, and freeze 'em for the winter! |
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| | | Volunteer of the Month: Stephanie Lee |
| Events Intern Stephanie excelled as an events intern for the recent Sunday Supper: Farm to City Feast. She took on the tremendous project of coordinating guest registration for Sunday Supper’s 350 attendees. Thank you, Stephanie! |
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| | | Brussels Sprouts with Poppy Seeds, Black Mustard, and Coconut Oil |
| Writer Nik Sharma shares a recipe from his new book, Season. All these different textures and flavors come together with the bittersweet burnt taste of the Brussel sprouts, which is offset by the acidity of a little fresh lime juice. |
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| | | Thank you to BlueStar for donating a rangetop to CUESA to support our free market education programs. BlueStar offers a wide breadth of cooking, refrigeration, and ventilation products for discerning home chefs. Check out the rangetop in action tomorrow at the CUESA Classroom. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday |
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Ferry Plaza Fall Pop-up: The Apple Farm
The Apple Farm is an historic orchard that sits at the bottom of the Navarro River in Mendocino County.The Apple Farm has 1,500 apple trees that range from one to more than 100 years old. Visit them this weekend for your last chance for King David apples, Bosc pears, and Philo Gold apples! |
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| Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday |
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| Last Day of the Season: Resendiz Farms Francisco and Erika Resendiz offer almonds, apricots, cherries, nectarines, melons, and other fruit from Hughson at their stand on Sundays. Visit them this weekend for their last day of the season at Jack London Square! |
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| Mission Community Market: Thursday |
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Día de los Muertos at Mission Community Market
Get in the spirit for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with food, music, and family activities at the market. Enjoy live music, bring the kids for face painting (5:30-7:00 pm) and a coloring station. Pick up locally grown flowers and ofrenda food items from your favorite MCM sellers. |
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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. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday | October 27 Returning: Apple Farm, Glashoff Farms, Wise Goat Organics Out: Della Fattoria (permanently), Knoll Farms, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Rolling Oaks Ranch
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | October 28 Returning: Beast Oakland, Hidden Star Orchards, The Sharp Brothers, Urban Organics, Wisdom by Wisdom Out: Bisou Chocolate, The Honey Ladies, Heartistry Community Tent: Hip Hop for Change
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | October 30 Out: Snyders Honey
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | November 1 No changes
Mission Community Market: Thursday | November 1 Kids' Corner: Día de Los Muertos mask coloring, face painting, and temporary tattoo station Community Tent: Mariposa Kids Pop-up: Bisou Chocolate Returning: Home Maid Ravioli, Jen Kindell, Steadfast Herbs Out: Bini's Kitchen |
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ABOUT US | FARMERS MARKETS | PROGRAMS | VOLUNTEER | DONATE
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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