CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | March 15, 2019 | View as Webpage
Foodwise Teens Prepare Youth for a Future in Food
Building on eight years of success with the Schoolyard to Market program, Foodwise Teens gives students opportunities to build their professional skill set while learning about sustainable food. Meeting once a week, students use school gardens to grow food, prepare value-add products in the kitchen, and hone their customer service and public speaking skills by selling at CUESA’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market. At the end of the program, the interns receive a stipend for their labor, rewarding them for their hard work and dedication.
This Week's Picks
New! First Bloom: Spring Cocktails of the Farmers Market
Ready for spring? 🌷🍃 Join us for an evening of lush and leafy libations at the spring edition of our popular Cocktails of the Farmers Market series, presented by CUESA and the US Bartenders Guild on April 24. Get your discounted early-bird tickets now!
New! CUESA Volunteer Orientation
Give back to your community and meet other farmers market lovers! Come to our volunteer orientation at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on April 6 to learn how to get involved at our farmers markets, education programs, and events.
LAST CHANCE! Farm Tour: Butterflies, Bees, and Broccoli di Ciccio: Biodiversity at the Farm
Join us for our first farm tour of the year on tomorrow. We'll be visiting two Capay Valley farms focused on the importance of biodiversity, Hedgerow Farms and Eatwell Farm. Sign up now! Registration closes today.
Spring Vegetables (Mor Kuzambhu)
On March 23, join us for a market to table with Arun Gupta of DOSA. To get a taste, try one of his previous recipes, Mor Kuzambhu, a creamy coconut curry that features fresh spring peas, carrots, paneer, and spices.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
Sweet Deal on Navel Oranges at Olsen Organic Farm

Olsen Organic Farm was blessed with an abundant navel orange crop this winter. For the rest of their season, they be offering a special price of $3 per pound; $2.50 for 8+ pounds; or $40 for a 25-pound case. Get your citrus fix before they're gone!
Upcoming Programs

Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday
Featured Seller: Anna's Seafood

Operating for more than 10 years, Anna’s Seafood specializes in local, wild sashimi grade fish and sustainable seafood. Anna’s offers over fresh and live varieties, including Wild Pacific King Salmon, sea urchin, mussels, and crab.
Upcoming Programs

Hands-On Crafts at the Kids' Corner | Sundays | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Food Shed: Biodiversity | Sundays in March | 11:00 am
Mission Community Market: Thursday
Back at Mission Community Market: Far West Fungi

Far West Fungi is returning to Mission Community Market on Thursday! They offer organic specialty mushrooms grown in Moss Landing as well as other mushroom products.
Upcoming Programs

Live Music: Dos Bandoleros | Thursday, March 21 | 4-6 pm

Live Music: DJ Lamont | Thursday, March 21 | 6-8 pm

The Food Shed: Biodiversity | Thursdays in March | 5:00 pm
Community Happenings

Faith, Food & Farms Conference | March 19 | Richmond


The Plant Exchange | March 23 | Oakland

Far West Fungi Farm Tour & Potluck| March 24 | Moss Landing

Oakhella Growing Roots Fundraiser | March 30 | Oakland

JCCSF Foodways: Decolonize Your Diet | April 2 | San Francisco


Edible Education | Wednesdays through April 24 | Berkeley
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.
 
New! Alexandre Family Farm
Returning: Captain Mike's Holy Smokes, Hayes St. Grill, Little Apple Treats, Nicasio Valley Cheese Company
Out: Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown

Returning: Country Grill, The Sharp Brothers
Out: Beast Oakland, Old Dog Ranch

New! Farmer Joy

No changes

Returning: Far West Fungi, Urban Sprouts