Tomorrow | Join us at the CUESA Classroom at 10:30 for a free talk with several of our farmers about how they're innovating in their businesses, from creatively using olive oil byproducts to starting an on-farm chicken breeding program. Joining the discussion will be Ferry Plaza farms Bariani Olive Oil, Eatwell Farm, Frog Hollow Farm, and Lagier Ranches.

Tuesday, February 7 | After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, the filmmakers of Just Eat It pledged to quit grocery shopping and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. Join CUESA and SPUR at 654 Mission St., SF, for a film screening and discussion with local food waste experts to learn how you can manage your own food habits.

Wednesday, February 15 | Book the date: CUESA's Cocktails of the Farmers Market series is back! Join CUESA, the United States Bartenders Guild, and Friends of the SF Public Library for a night of literary-inspired seasonal drinks and bites at the Ferry Building. Purchase a season pass to all three 2017 cocktail nights to save money and receive special perks. Ticket prices go up after February 5!

Wednesday, February 22 | In addition to farmers markets and CSAs, direct financial investment is another way urban residents can support the economic livelihoods of farmers and have a stake in the future of the food system. This gathering will explore how community members can invest in local farms, learn about a successful farmer-investor relationship, and hear from farmers about current opportunities for investment.

Farmer Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce weighs in on the importance of immigrants to his business, and Bay Area restaurants announce participation in the new Sanctuary Restaurants program.

Who says you need tomatoes for pizza or pasta? Winter squash, greens, herbs, and pesto of carrot tops and chard make for a hearty assortment of toppings in this family-friendly recipe from our Foodwise Kids program.