 | | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | September 1, 2017 |
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| FEATURE Fifth Crow Farm Forges Their Own Path to Sustainability
| Though John Vars, Teresa Kurtak, and Mike Irving are approaching their tenth year farming together, the three young farmers of Fifth Crow Farm are spring chickens by farmer standards. According to the US Census of Agriculture, the average age of a farm operator is 58 and rising. From 2007 to 2012, the number of new farmers, who have been farming for less than 10 years, declined by 20 percent. New farmers are needed now more than ever, and Fifth Crow offers a hopeful model for the next generation.
Fifth Crow is building a successful farm on an ethos of sustainability and community. "We have our own way of doing things, and we've found a way to make it work," says John.
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| | MARKET FLAVORS This Week's Picks
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| | | GO BACK TO THE LAND Another Clucking Farm Tour
| Saturday, September 16 | Summer is coming to an end, and what better way to celebrate than with another clucking farm tour. Venture down the coast with us to beautiful Pescadero to visit Fifth Crow Farm and Root Down Farm, two first-generation farms dedicated to humane and sustainable agriculture. | | |
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| | OAKLAND New! Roti Brings Pakistani Cuisine to Jack London Square Farmers Market
| | Direct from Punjab Pakistan, the Malik brothers bring you Roti, offering authentic Pakistani vegan cuisine using generations-old family recipes, regional spices, and local ingredients. Visit their stand at Jack London Square on Sundays.
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| | THE BIG EVENT CUESA's Sunday Supper:
A Farm to City Feast
| | Sunday, October 15 | Don't miss CUESA's 15th Annual Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast. Join food lovers, chefs, and farmers at the Ferry Building for a lavish four-course dinner and fundraising gala in support of CUESA's work to cultivate a healthy food system. Get a sneak peek at our stellar lineup of chefs and reserve your seat now.
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| | GUEST VENDOR La Cocina Spotlight: Teranga Juice | | La Cocina, a nonprofit food business incubator for low-income culinary entrepreneurs, is showcasing Teranga at their Ferry Plaza Farmers Market booth on Saturdays this month. Nafy Flatley creates refreshing and healthy drinks handcrafted in small batches using baobab, a fruit native to Africa. Find Teranga's booth in the south driveway throughout March. | | |
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| | | | | CUESA is seeking enthusiastic and qualified candidates who are passionate about local food for two positions: Communications Coordinator and Market Programs Coordinator. Visit our website for details.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE Orecchiette with Sun Gold Tomatoes and Basil
| | Learn how to make orecchiette pasta with tomato leaves (yes, you can eat them!) from scratch in this peak-summer recipe from Evan Allumbaugh of Flour + Water.
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| | FROM OUR SPONSOR Cooking Demo and Pasta Samples from Buitoni
| | Thursday, September 7 | Next Thursday, visit the green Buitoni tent for a cooking demo and samples of fresh pasta paired with Ferry Plaza Farmers Market produce. Learn how you can create a vibrant and easy dinner experience in just minutes using Buitoni and your favorite local produce.
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Market Update 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. Returning: Apple Farm, Capay Mills (front plaza), Triple J Cellars Out: Brookside Orchids, Della Fattoria, Flatland Flower Farm, Glashoff Farms (until November), Little Apple Treats, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Rasoi New! Roti Returning: Casa Rosa Farms Out: Dot's Baking Pantry, Happy Acre, Great Valley Poultry, Lucky Dog Hot Sauce |
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