CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | December 20, 2019 | View as Webpage
They Told Her She Couldn't Farm. She Proved Them Wrong.
By donating to CUESA, you are investing in farmers who are upholding your values, stewarding the land, contributing to a climate-wise future, caring for workers, and bringing nourishing food to our tables. And they need your support more than ever to thrive.

This month, we’re featuring change makers in our community who are part of a fair and regenerative future. Today, meet farmer Marsha Habib, who joined the CUESA farmers market community in 2016. Marsha founded Oya Organics seven years ago as a one-woman farming operation, overcoming many barriers in a farming landscape that can be hard for organic farmers, and young women farmers especially. Marsha shared what your support has meant to her as she cares for the land, her family, and employees, bringing nourishing food to market.
This Week's Picks
Nourish Your Community with a Year-End Gift to CUESA
You have the power to build a food system that works: one that makes fresh food available to all, supports local farmers, and empowers youth to live healthy lives. Ensure that the food movement forges ahead in 2020. With your support, we've raised $12,000 toward our year-end goal of $25,000. Support future food leaders with a gift to CUESA today!
New! Farming While Black: An Evening with Leah Penniman
On Tuesday, January 21, join CUESA for an evening with farmer Leah Penniman, author of Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land. We’ll explore the intersectionality of food and economic equity, systemic racism, and climate through Leah’s experiential work, which aims to end racism and injustice in our food system.
Farmers Market Holiday Schedule and Gift Guide
This holiday season, give the gift of good food while supporting local farmers and food makers. CUESA farmers markets are open throughout the holidays, except December 26 at the Ferry Plaza, and December 29 at Jack London Square. Check out our holiday gift guide for 25+ delicious and distinctive gifts, stocking stuffers, and more.
CUESA Volunteer Orientation on January 8
Resolve to give back in the New Year! Make friends, gain valuable skills, and help grow thriving communities through the power and joy of local food by volunteering with CUESA. Learn about the many ways you can get involved at our orientation on Wednesday, January 8, at the Ferry Building.
Buster's Potato Leek Soup
Warm up with this soup recipe by David Little of Little Organic Farm, featuring potatoes, leeks, and yellow onion.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
Featured Seller: Crumble & Whisk

Just in time for the holidays, Charles Farrier of Crumble & Whisk offers cheesecakes range in size from bite-sized, mini, and large, with popular seasonal flavors. He also offers vegan and sugar-free options.
Fibershed Marketplace & Book Signing

Fibershed founder Rebecca Burgess will be making an appearance at the pop-up tent tomorrow and signing copies of her book Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy, which will be available for sale.
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday
Featured Seller: Way to Life Foods

Way to Life Foods offers 10 year-round flavors of granola (such as apple-cinnamon, sugar-free, and ginger granola), and seasonal offerings such as pumpkin and eggnog.
Upcoming Programs

Holiday Crafts at the Kids' Corner | Sundays | 11:00 am to 2:00 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: Brokaw Ranch Company, Knoll Farms, Steadfast Herbs
Out: Arata Farms (out for the season), Avila's Christmas Trees (out for the season), Mountain Ranch, McGinnis Ranch, Devil's Gulch Ranch
La Cocina pop-up: Neo Cocoa

Returning: Delicious Kettle Corn
Out: Alchemy Collective, Bisou Chocolate, Dot's Baking Pantry, East Ocean Seafood, Feel Good Bakery, Medina Berry Farms

Out: Happy Quail Farms (out for the season), McGinnis Ranch, Mi Comedor
Pop-ups: Hog Island Oyster Co., Three Babes Bakeshop

CLOSED

Closed for the season. We will return on March 26, 2020!