| How Farmers Are Building Resilience through Seeds |
In the United States, it has been estimated that we’ve lost more than 90% of our fruit and vegetable varieties over the last century. Seeds, which are the foundation of our food system, are being controlled by major corporations—with significant impacts to our climate, farmers, and communities. How can farmers and eaters help preserve biodiversity to strengthen our food supply?
Last Monday, CUESA hosted a talk called The Food Change | Seeding Resilience with farmer Kristyn Leach of Namu Farm, journalist Mark Schapiro, and moderator Tiffani Patton of Real Food Media to dig into these questions and how we can build resilience through seeds. |
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| | | Visit Foodwise Teens at CUESA's Farmers Markets |
| CUESA is excited to launchFoodwise Teens, a new paid job training program where teens build skills to sustain healthy lives and a healthy planet. Visit the Foodwise Teens markets stand at the Ferry Plaza on Saturdays, and Mission Community Market on Thursdays through March 16. |
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| | | Are you passionate about education, food, and community? CUESA is seeking a dynamic Director of Education to provide leadership, vision, planning, and implementation of strategic educational programming. |
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| | | New Farm Tour! Butterflies, Bees, and Broccoli di Cicco: Biodiversity at the Farm |
| Join us for our first farm tour of the year on March 16. We'll be visiting two Capay Valley farms focused on the importance of biodiversity, Hedgerow Farms and Eatwell Farm. Sign up now! |
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| | | Nicasio Valley Cheese and Cauliflower Polenta with Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw |
| Laurie Figone, an award-winning chef, shares her take on polenta made with cauliflower and cheese from Nicasio Valley Cheese Company. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday |
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New on Saturdays! Ugly Pickle Co.
Ugly Pickle Co. works to smash all conventions around produce "perfection". Kayla Abe and David Murphy collect tasty, irregular produce before it’s written off as "too ugly" to create delicious pickles, spreads, and sauces. Find them at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays! |
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| Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday |
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Featured Seller: Precious Puch Doggie Bakery
Shelly Clay of Precious Puch Doggie Bakery uses the finest natural ingredients in their dog treats and cakes. Their treats include chicken liver, bacon bacon, salmon treats, grain-free treats, dry-roasted chicken feet, and more. |
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| Mission Community Market: Thursday |
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Featured Farmer: Twin Girls Farm
Nacho and Casamira Sanchez named Twin Girls Farm after their twin daughters Christyna and Serena. They enjoy knowing that workers can pick fruit and customers can enjoy it without worrying about pesticides. Join us in welcoming them back to Mission Community Market on Thursdays. |
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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. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday | March 2 New! Ugly Pickle Co. Out: Bariani Olive Oil, Capay Mills, Devoto Gardens, Fifth Crow Farm, Four Sisters Farm, Hayes Street Grill, Lagier Ranches, Little Apple Treats, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Nicasio Valley Cheese Company
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | March 3 New! Alchemy Collective Returning: Cholita Linda, Country Grill, Oakland's Own, Precious Puch Doggie Bakery, The Sharp Brothers Out: Beast Oakland, Old Dog Ranch
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | March 5 Returning: Donna's Tamales, Marla Bakery, McGinnis Ranch, Mi Comedor, Morris Grassfed Burgers
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | March 7 Returning: Happy Boy Farms
Mission Community Market: Thursday | March 7 Returning: Twin Girls Farm |
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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market | Sat 8am-2pm | Tue & Thu 10am-2pm | 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco Jack London Square Farmers Market | Sun 10am-3 pm | Webster & Embarcadero, Oakland Mission Community Market | Thu 4-8pm | 22nd & Bartlett, San Francisco |
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