| Support the Justice for Black Farmer Act and These Black-Led Farms |
| With only 429 Black farmers out of 124,000 in California and 44,629 out of 1.3 million (1.4%) nationwide, the U.S. is long overdue in confronting the history of racism that has shaped this disparity and taking action to move toward a more just and equitable food system. During Black History Month and in anticipation of the 2023 Farm Bill, we are taking a look at the proposed Justice for Black Farmers Act, which would take a historic step toward restoring land and protections for Black farmers, along with some grassroots efforts to galvanize change. |
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| | | Mission Community Market Returns on March 16 |
| We're excited to announce that the Mission Community Market will be back on Thursday, March 16, 3 to 7 pm, at 22nd and Bartlett Streets in San Francisco's Mission District. Save the date, and we look forward to seeing you next month! |
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| | | Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas, and Sweet Potato Soup with Sweet Potato Cornbread |
| Last week at the Foodwise Classroom, Wanda Blake of Wanda's Cooking shared this recipe for a hearty soup honoring Black food culture, paired with cornbread for a bit of sweetness. Watch the demohere. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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McGinnis Ranch Returns with Tulips in Tow
Third-generation Sandi McGinnis-Garcia and her niece Sara Evett manage the family farm in Watsonville, where they organically grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Visit them on Saturday for the season's first tulips and other blooms. |
| En2Action Pop-Up: Spice It Up with The Wing Pro
Foodwise is partnering with En2action’s Ujamaa Kitchen to highlight a rotating roster of Black chefs and small business owners. This Thursday, Veronica Pittman and Justin D. Williams of The Wing Pro are popping-up with crave-worthy wings. |
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California Small Farm Conference | February 26-March 3 | Online The 35th annual California Small Farm Conference kicks off February 26 with a week of learning, inspiration, and movement-building. This hybrid conference features over 50 online workshops, videos, and interactive forums, as well as in-person gatherings around the state. Admission is on a sliding scale. The Foodwise team, alongside some of our farmers and partners, will be hosting virtual sessions on Branding with Your Values and Advancing Equity for BIPOC Entrepreneurs at Farmers Markets. Learn more and register.
Support Green Thumb Organics' Storm Recovery | Online fundraiser
Almanac and Friends | February 18 | Alameda
Sazon Latin Food Festival | February 19 | SF
Foodwise Market to Table Cooking Demo: Karan Gokani, Hoppers, and Sana Javeri Kadri, Diaspora Co.| February 25 | SF
Foodwise Market to Table Cooking Demo: Anna Szeto, AFICI | March 11 | SF
Foodwise Market to Table Cooking Demo: Imani M-Glover, The Lemonade Bar | March 25 | SF |
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