| The Freedom Farmers Market Brings Together Black Farmers and Foods |
Over the last 20 years, Dr. Gail P. Myers has been lecturing, researching, teaching, writing and documenting stories of African American farmers, sharecroppers, and gardeners. In 2013, Dr. Myers founded Farms to Grow, a nonprofit organization that operates the Freedom Farmers Market in Oakland, to help fill the growing gap of Black farmers and traditional legacy foods, working in partnership with farmers, business owners, and food makers.
Dr. Gail P. Myers talked with CUESA about what inspired the Freedom Farmers Market and how it has become an important gathering place for seasoned and aspiring Black farmers. |
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| | | Volunteer of the Month: Marie Wood |
| Since taking a CUESA cooking class 10 years ago, veteran volunteer Marie Wood has supported our panel discussions, farm tours, cooking demonstrations, and cocktail events. After a pandemic break, she returned in 2021 to help market shoppers at Veggie Valet. She says, “Even when I wasn’t directly volunteering, I always supported the markets however I could. So glad to be back again!” |
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| | | Reminder: Changes to Veggie Valet and Passenger Loading |
| Due to changes to the Embarcadero bike lane, passenger and Veggie Valet loading is now to the left of the bike lane, rather than directly curbside. Veggie Valet shoppers should pull into the front area of the south loading zone, and follow the signs and staff who will be there to assist and guide you. When crossing the two-way bike lane on foot, please be safe and look both ways. Thank you! |
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| | | Create a rainbow of winter fruits and veggies, including red oranges, pink radishes, and purple carrots, all available at the farmers market! Colorful citrus, root veggies, and radicchio shine in this bright and flavorful salad developed by our Foodwise Kids program. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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New Owners Carry on the Legacy of Downtown Bakery and Creamery
Open since 1987, the Downtown Bakery and Creamery is a family-run bakery in Healdsburg, California. New owners Ross and Karna Murphy carry on the bakery's legacy and continue to offer handmade, seasonally-inspired baked goods, made with the same beloved recipes as always. Find them at the farmers market tomorrow. |
| Just Two More Weeks of Tory Farms' Citrus
Tory and Rebecca Torosian and their sons, Tory Jr. and Sarkis, plus 2 long-time, full-time field workers operate Tory Farms. From the base of Smith Mountain, in Dinuba, Tory Farms is bringing a variety of freshly-harvested fruit, including grapefruit and mandarins. They will be in the famers market tomorrow and next week, before taking a hiatus until May. |
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Blue Bottle's 20th Anniversary and Giveaway | February 26 | Ferry Building In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Blue Bottle Coffee will be giving out whole bean bags of Temescal Blend and miniature Saffron Snickerdoodle cookies with each purchase of a Temescal Blend Pour Over on Saturday, February 26 (9am-4pm) at their Ferry Building Arcade location. All Temescal Pour Over sales for the day will be donated to CUESA to give back to the farmers market where they got their start!
Small Farm Conference | February 27-March 3 | Virtual
Free Urban Composting Workshop | March 5 | SF
EcoFarm Conference | March 9-18 | Virtual |
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