| Farmers Fight Climate Change With Regenerative Agriculture |
| As the urgency of the climate crisis grows, more people are becoming aware of the carbon footprint of our food choices. According to the USDA, agriculture accounts for about 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, mostly through industrial practices that rely heavily on chemical inputs and fossil fuels. Climate change negatively effects farmers and ranchers as well, through rising temperatures and extreme weather events, such as floods, fires, and droughts. Organic farming practices mitigate the environmental impacts of agriculture and make farms more resilient in the face of climate uncertainty, and some farms are taking additional steps through a set of practices known as regenerative farming. So, what’s all the regenerative buzz about? |
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| | | Goat Fest Photos + Sale on Goat Tees! |
| Thanks to everyone for an unforGOATable Goat Fest last Saturday. Relive the magic with our Facebook album! If you missed out on getting a limited-edition Goat Fest 2019 tee or tote, we'll be selling them at the CUESA Info Booth at the Ferry Plaza Farmers for the low price of $15 each. GOAT yours tomorrow before they're gone. |
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| | | Jack London Square Farmers Market: CLOSED for Easter Sunday |
| Jack London Square Farmers Market will be CLOSED this Sunday for Easter! We will return to out regular schedule on Sunday, April 28. |
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| | | Last Chance! First Bloom: Spring Cocktails of the Farmers Market |
| Ready for spring? 🌷🍃 Join us at the Ferry Building for an evening of lush and leafy libations at the spring edition of our popular Cocktails of the Farmers Market series next Wednesday, April 24. Use discount code "cuesafriend" for $5 off. |
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| | | Goat Ricotta and Asparagus Salad |
| Kim Alter of Nightbird shares her recipe for fresh goat ricotta made with Meyenberg Goat Milk featuring sauteed asparagus, arugula, and lemon vinaigrette. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday |
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Featured Seller: Triple Delight Blueberries
We're BERRY excited to have Triple Delight Blueberries back at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market with freshly harvested organic blueberries for the spring season! This season has been the earliest harvest yet. Find them at the Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday markets. |
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| Mission Community Market: Thursday |
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Featured Seller: Blue House Farm
California native Ryan Casey started Blue House Farm in Pescadero, driven by environmental concerns. Ryan’s drive to produce good food and do good for the earth is reflected in his farming practices, growing a variety of certified organic vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers. |
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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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