| 10 Ways Farmers Can Fight Climate Change |
As the largest agricultural producer in the U.S., California is on the frontlines of the fight against climate change. Our state also feels the impacts of climate change acutely through increased drought, extreme weather events, and wildfires. The time to take action is more urgent than ever.
We’ve listed (with credit to the California Climate & Agriculture Network) a few important ways sustainable farmers are doing their part to fight climate change. Many of the farms in our farmers markets, such as Frog Hollow Farm, McGinnis Ranch, and Alexandre Family Farm, are championing climate solutions while bringing delicious food to our tables: using organic and regenerative practices, advocating for policy change, and more. |
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| | | Reserve Your Feast! CUESA's Sunday Supper |
| Join CUESA on Sunday, October 17, for our most important night of the year, bringing together farmers, chefs, and changemakers for a lavish four-course dinner, virtual gala, and auction—all from the comfort of your home. See the chef lineup and reserve your feast today! |
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| | | Volunteer of the Month: Elizabeth Sy |
| You may know her as a friendly face working at Brokaw Ranch's and McGinnis Ranch's stands at the farmers market, but Elizabeth Sy (right) is also a rockstar CUESA volunteer, helping out behind the scenes with administrative support. |
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| | | We're Hiring: Development Director & Communications Coordinator |
| Join our team! CUESA is hiring for two key positions: a seasoned Director of Development (deadline to apply October 15) and an entry-level Communications Coordinator (deadline extended to October 3). |
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| | | Cogollos Asados y Frijoles Rojos |
| Red beans and Little Gem lettuces are the stars in this tart salad served up in a tortilla, from chef Gabriela Cámara, author of My Mexico City Kitchen. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday |
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Enjoy Brokaw Ranch's Avocados Before They're Gone
Brokaw Ranch's season will be winding down soon, but they currently have a surprise bumper crop of Gwen avocados and passion fruit. Will and Mirella Brokaw specialize in intensively farmed avocados, citrus, and subtropical tree fruit, grown in Soledad and Santa Paula, California. |
| Peppers & More at Tierra Vegetables
Tierra Vegetables was seeded by Lee and Wayne James in 1980, producing a diversity of crops, including rare beans, heirloom grain corn, popcorn, and fresh produce. It is renowned for the many varieties of peppers they grow, as well as jams, hot sauces, tortillas, and other value-added products. |
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| Mission Community Market: Thursday |
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Nucha Empanadas
Nucha Empanadas offers various flavors of empanadas, such as vegetarian breakfast, traditional beef, corn and peppers, and more. At 90 years old, the real life Nucha, who founded the business, still offers encouragement and contributes her thoughts on tweaking the recipes, just like any other top chef! |
| Eggs at Great Valley Poultry
Great Valley Poultry converted to cage-free in 1995 and has been organically certified since 2004. The family-owned farm in Manteca serves the Bay Area with organic, cage-free, and pasture-raised eggs. Find that at Mission Community Market on Thursdays. |
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This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the CUESA Info Booth for any last-minute changes. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | September 25 Returning: Arata Farms,Blossom Bluff Orchards, Little Organic Farm, Mountain Ranch La Cocina Pop-Up: Buko Bakes Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Rebel Fare Out: Capay Mills, Knoll Farms, Lagier Ranch (until November), Old Dog Ranch
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | September 28 Out: Everything Under the Sun Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | September 30 No changes Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | September 30 Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Briya Be Cookin Returning: Home Maid Ravioli |
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