| | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | December 15, 2017 |
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| FEATURE
Why Danny and Andrew Need You
| You believe in supporting farmers who nourish the health of the soil and our planet, while bringing nutritious food to our tables. Yet the next generation of sustainable farmers face significant barriers, from lack of access to land, capital, and markets, to an unpredictable climate future. As the average age of a farmer in the US is 58, we need new farmers entering the profession more than ever. By donating to CUESA, you give them a fighting chance as they build their farming business, and weather the challenges ahead. Today we want you to meet Danny Lazzarini and Andrew Seidman of The Peach Jamboree (also known as Woodleaf Farm), who sell at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in the summer months. After purchasing a thriving organic fruit orchard from retiring farmers Carl Rosato and Helen Attowe in 2015, Andrew and Danny had big hopes on the horizon. All of that changed when fires swept through Butte County last July, destroying their home and vital farm infrastructure. But not all hope was lost.
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| | | BE A FOOD CHAMPION
Nourish Your Community with a Gift to CUESA
| You have the power to build a sustainable food system that works: one that makes fresh food available to all, supports the farmers bringing food to our tables, and empowers youth to live healthy lives. Ensure that the food movement forges ahead in 2018. With your support, we've raised $11,000 toward our year-end goal of $25,000. Support healthy food, farms, and families with a gift to CUESA today.
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| | OAKLAND
Winter Festival +
Last Jack London Square Farmers Market of the Year
| Sunday, December 17 | Celebrate the season and do your last-minute holiday shopping at Jack London Square Farmers Market this Sunday. Enjoy pop-up vendors, holiday specials, family activities, and other holiday fun, and don't miss our last Jack London Square Farmers Market of the year.
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| | GIVE LOCAL
Farmers Market Holiday Schedule and Gift Guide
| This holiday season, give the gift of good food while supporting local farmers and food crafters. CUESA farmers markets are open throughout the holidays, except December 26 at the Ferry Plaza, and December 24 and 31 at Jack London Square. See our holiday guide for delicious and distinctive stocking stuffers and gifts.
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| | FUTURE FARMERS
Support Schoolyard to Market Students This Saturday
| | Saturday, December 16 | Support youth entrepreneurship by shopping at the Schoolyard to Market booth at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! John O'Connell High School students will be selling their veggies, herbs, and bouquets, all using products from their school garden. | | |
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Brokaw Ranch Sustains Damage in Thomas Fire
| We are sad to share that our avocado grower Brokaw Ranch has sustained major damage in the Southern California fires. Our hearts go out to Will and the Brokaw family, and to everyone who has been impacted by these devastating fires. We'll share updates as we know more.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Gnudi al Burro e Salvia
| | Chef Valentina Guolo-Migotto from Ca' Momi Osteria shares a quick and authentic recipe for gnudi, Italian dumplings, using spinach and ricotta. | | |
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Local Happenings
SFMade Holiday Gift Fair | December 17 | SF
June Taylor Company Pop-Up Shop | December 17| Berkeley Good Food Awards Weekend | January 19-21 | SF Winter Fancy Food Show | January 21-23 | SF EcoFarm Conference | January 24-27 | Pacific Grove |
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.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday | December 16
In: Balakian Farms, Bodega & Yerba Santa Goat Cheese, Brookside Orchids, Capay Mills Out: Highwire Coffee Roasters, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | December 17
In: Casa Rosa Farms, Soul Oakland Pop-ups: Beast Oakland, Bisou Chocolate, Tamales La Oaxaqueña, Stop Waste, LGBTQ Community Center Out: Ground Stew Farms, Infinitea, The Sharp Brothers, Swank Farms
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | December 19
In: Marla Bakery Out: Dirty Girl Produce, Snyders Honey
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | December 21
Out: Ground Stew Farms, Liba
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