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May 26, 2022Stop and Smell the Rosemary: Farmers Market Guide to Fresh HerbsThe onset of spring ushers in a bounty of fresh herbs to add extra flavor and aroma to our farmers market creations. |
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May 26, 2022Intern Spotlight: Graciela Ruiz and Abbi SandersAs spring comes to a close, we thank interns Graciela and Abbi for a smooth running semester at Foodwise and the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. |
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May 20, 2022Nusa Shares Indonesian Cuisine with Bay Area Farmers MarketsNusa’s small-batch desserts and treats, which Jennifer Huang now sells at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, pay homage to her cultural heritage. |
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May 13, 202210 Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget at the Farmers MarketWhether you’re on a tight food budget or just seeking ways to shop more efficiently, there are many ways to make the most of your trip to the farmers market. |
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May 05, 2022For Mother’s Day, Farmers Market Chefs Share How to Make Food as Good as Mom’sWe are sharing a few stories from food makers whose early culinary curiosities were nurtured by their mothers. |
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April 29, 2022Intern Spotlight: Jenny Ye, Jesus del Toro, and Kailyne SarmientoJenny Ye and Jesus “Chuy” del Toro joined returning intern Kailyne Sarmiento to support this semester’s cohort of Foodwise Teens. |
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April 29, 2022Foodwise Kids Goes Beyond the Farmers Market and into the ClassroomFollowing their fieldtrip to the farmers market, students deepen their food wisdom in a cooking class. |
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April 21, 2022Working with Nature to Honor Earth Day, Every Day, at Toluma FarmsTomales Farmstead Creamery is fighting climate change, in collaboration with nature, the farm’s working goats, and the Healthy Soils Program. |
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April 15, 2022After Emmigrating from Ukraine, Gavel's Farm Gives Back to the Community AbroadNow, as Ukraine is under siege by Russia, they are raising money for their friends and family in their homeland. |
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April 14, 2022Farmers Market Treats for Mother's DayShow your mom how loved she is this year with beautiful and tasty gifts from the farmers market. |
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April 07, 2022Spring Brings New Vendors to the Ferry Plaza Farmers MarketFrom tender microgreens to ube-filled doughnuts, join us in welcoming eight innovative farms and food entrepreneurs to our farmers markets. |
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March 31, 2022With Her Restaurant Pomet, Farmer Aomboon Deasy Centers the Family FarmHer new restaurant in Oakland is deepening the meaning of farm-to-table. |
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March 25, 20222022 Farmworker Awareness Week: Meet the Essential People Who Feed YouMeet some of the hardworking team members who are vital to bringing food to the farmers market. |
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March 24, 2022Volunteer of the Month: Bronwyn AustinMeet Bronwyn, who volunteers with Foodwise to support local, sustainable local farms and education programs for all ages. |
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March 18, 2022On Becoming Foodwise: A Letter from ChristineWhy change our name after 29 years? Christine Farren, our Executive Director, reflects on why CUESA decided to become Foodwise. |
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March 14, 2022Press Release: CUESA Changes Its Name to FoodwiseThe 29-year-old nonprofit dedicated to farmers markets and education will unveil changes at Community Celebrations on March 17 and 19. |
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March 14, 2022CUESA is now Foodwise. Celebrate with us!This spring, we have a new name, new look, and renewed commitment to you. Celebrate with us on March 17 and 19. |
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March 11, 2022Women Farmers in Sustainable Agriculture Share Words of WisdomFor Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting women who are integral to a sustainable food system. |
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March 04, 202217 Women-Led Food Businesses You Should KnowThese visionary women entrepreneurs are making delicious and sustainable food, and nourishing our community each in her own way. |
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February 25, 2022The Freedom Farmers Market Brings Together Black Farmers and FoodsDr. Gail P. Myers talked with CUESA about how the Freedom Farmers Market has become an important gathering place for Black farmers. |
About CUESA
CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture) is dedicated to growing thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. Learn More »