CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | November 9, 2018 | View as Webpage
Start Planning Your Farmers Market Thanksgiving
In Northern California, the fall harvest is worthy of our gratitude. At CUESA’s farmers markets, you’ll find a variety of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, locally and humanely raised meats, and made-with-love sweet treats to fill your Thanksgiving table. And hearty winter squashes, beans, grains, and mushrooms even make it possible to have a sumptuous meat-free Thanksgiving (veggie turducken, anyone?).

Here are some shopping tips, special market offerings, and recipes to inspire your farm-fresh feasts. And save the date: CUESA will be hosting a special pre-Thanksgiving market on Wednesday, November 21, with guest vendor pop-ups!
This Week's Picks
The Future of Food: Subversive Economies
Join CUESA on November 19 for a conversation with several Bay Area organizations who are reclaiming the true meaning of economy in food, farming, and retail, and using creative economic models to subvert conventional capitalist systems, and work toward equity and sustainability.
New! Food Tour: Food Powered by the People
CUESA's Food & Farm Tours are back! On December 2, visit two Oakland businesses using creative economic models to subvert conventional systems and work toward equity and sustainability: Mandela Grocery Cooperative and Phat Beets Produce. Learn how these two groundbreaking businesses put their money where their mouth is, and how we can all follow suit.
We're Hiring!
Are you passionate about good food, agriculture, and giving back to your community? Join our team! CUESA is hiring for two positions: Education Specialist and Communications Coordinator. We also have internship opportunities. Visit our website for details.
St. Martin's Day Roast Duck with Pears and Prunes
Nichole Accettola of Kantine shares a Danish recipe for roasted duck with fall fruit, in celebration of St. Martin's Day, a historic harvest celebration that takes place on December 11.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
Featured Farm: Old Dog Ranch

Old Dog Ranch will be returning to the market this Saturday with new-crop Chandler walnuts! Located in the San Joaquin Valley, Old Dog Ranch has seen many transformations since Mollie’s great-great grandfather purchased the land in 1912. It was originally a sheep ranch, and Mollie’s father, Roger, started growing apples, blueberries, and annual crops when he took over.
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday
Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Jacquelynn's Heart & Soul

Meet Jacquelynn and Latoya, who bring healthy southern flavors to Jack London Square, with delicious smothered chicken over rice or air-fried fries, with corn bread and sweet tea. Visit them at Jack London Square Farmers Market on Sundays till the end of November!
Upcoming Programs

The Food Shed: Food Waste | Sundays in November | 11:00 am
Mission Community Market: Thursday
Last Day of the Season at Mission Community Market!

Mission Community Market’s last day of the 2018 season will be next Thursday, November 15. Stock up on farm-fresh products and holiday gifts, and wish our vendors a happy winter break. The market returns next year on February 14, 2019, so save the date. Thank you so much to our community for an awesome 2018 season, and happy holidays!
Upcoming Programs

The Food Shed: Biodiversity | Thursdays in November | 5:00 pm

Music: La Gente | Thursday, November 15 | 4-6 pm

Mark and the Sharks | Thursday, November 15 | 6-8 pm
Community Happenings
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, Old Dog Ranch
La Cocina Pop-Up: Teranga Juice
Out: Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Rolling Oaks Ranch, Steadfast Herbs

Returning: Beast Oakland, Oakland's Own, The Sharp Brothers
Out: Heartistry, Urban Organics
New! Old Dog Ranch

New! Happy Boy Farms
Returning: Happy Quail Farms, Snyders Honey
Out: Sun Tracker Farm (for the season)

New! Happy Boy Farms
Pop-Up: Schoolyard to Market: The Academy - San Francisco @ McAteer

Returning: Steadfast Herbs, Urban Sprouts
Out: Bini's Kitchen, Far West Fungi