CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | July 21, 2017
FEATURE
Growing Community: CUESA 2016-2017 Impact Report
With support from visionaries like you, CUESA is cultivating a sustainable food system that strengthens local farms and builds healthy communities. Join us in looking back on our exciting year, spring 2016-spring 2017. Together, we expanded our farmers markets and educational programs, and widened our community. Take a visual look back at the progress we've brought to life.
MARKET FLAVORS
This Week's Picks
OAKLAND
New at Jack London Square: Planting Justice
Starting on Sundays, Planting Justice, a grassroots organization with a mission to democratize access to affordable, nutritious food by empowering urban residents, will be joining us at Jack London Square Farmers Market. Stop by their stand for school garden plant starts, herbal bundles, tinctures, salves, and more.
EVENING TALK
Watch "The Future of Good Groceries" on Facebook Live
Tuesday, July 25 | Tickets are sold out for our "The Future of Good Groceries" talk next Tuesday, but you can watch live on CUESA's Facebook page at 6:15 pm EST on July 25. We'll also be posting audio next week.
TASTY TACOS FOR GOOD
Tacolicious Guest Chef:
Michelle Minori, Barzotto
Thursdays | Visit the Tacolicious stand on Thursdays in July and August to taste signature tacos made by the Bay Area's hottest chefs. Next week Michelle Minori of Barzotto will be making Pulled Rotisserie Chicken with Chicken Cracklings, Salsa Verde, Shaved Radish, Fresh Herbs, and Mixed Toasted Seeds. Proceeds support CUESA's education programs.
EVENING PARTY IN OAKLAND
Summer Cocktails of the Farmers Market at Jack London Square
Wednesday, August 2 | Join us at CUESA's first Cocktails of the Farmers Market party in Oakland, with an all East Bay lineup. Unwind under the palm trees at scenic Jack London Square as talented bartenders and chefs perk up your palate with innovative drinks and delectable bites showcasing peak-season summer produce from the farmers market.
FOOD & FARM TOURS
New! Women Change Makers Food Tour
Friday, August 18 | What do bread and bugs have in common? Find out on this urban outing to two enterprising food businesses in Oakland, Reem's and Don Bugito. You'll meet Reem Assil and Monica Martinez, two women on a mission to connect with their roots and nourish their communities. You'll hear their stories and get a behind-the-scenes view (and taste!) of their businesses.
SUPPORT OUR FARMERS
Support Woodleaf Farm Fire Relief Efforts
Last week Danny and Drew of Woodleaf Farm ("The Peach Jamboree") from our Saturday market lost their home and much of their farm in the destructive Wall Fire near Oroville. Read an update on their farm in the San Francisco Chronicle. They are going to try to make it to the market with peaches tomorrow, and you also can support them after this devastating loss by donating to their relief fund.
SEASONAL RECIPE
Grilled Summer Squash With Swiss Chard Salsa Verde
Omri Aflalo of the soon-to-open Oakland restaurant The Benchmark shares an herbaceous take on grilled summer squash.
Upcoming CUESA Programs
FERRY PLAZA FARMERS MARKET

JACK LONDON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET
Market to Table Demo: Gustavo Romero, Calavera | Sunday, July 23 | 12:00 pm

Seasonal Market Tasting | Sunday, July 30 | 11:00 am
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: Knoll Farms, Lagier Ranches, Triple J Cellars, Woodleaf Farm (tentative; check Info Booth)
Out: Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Reem's

New! Planting Justice
Out:
The Sharp Brothers
 
Out: Snyders Honey
 
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | July 27
Out:
Oya Organics 
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