| | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | February 16, 2018 |
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| FEATURE
Bees, Blooms, and Babes: Scenes of Winter on the Farm
| At the farmers market, winter feels like the quiet season, but during this so-called "downtime," our farmers are hard at work on the farm, preparing for the even busier months ahead. Fruit trees are being pruned, seedlings are being planted, baby goats are being born, and vital planning is being done to ensure a successful harvest season.
While some of our farmers are on winter hiatus from the farmers market, we dug into their Instagram feeds to provide some behind-the-scenes glimpses of what's happening in the fields, to tempt you for the exciting spring season ahead. Indeed, a farmer's work is never done! |
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| | | NEW VENDOR
New on Thursdays at the Ferry Plaza: JSM Organic Farms
| Our Thursday market lineup is getting fuller! We're excited to welcome JSM Organic Farms to the Ferry Plaza Plaza Farmers Market, as part of our partnership with Kitchen Table Advisors. A native of Michoacán, Mexico, Javier Zamora has been growing organic vegetables, strawberries, and cut flowers in Royal Oaks, near Watsonville, since 2012. Join us in giving JSM a warm welcome on Thursday, along with Moua's Farm and Rojas Family Farms!
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| | FOOD NEWS
Bay Area Speaks Out Against Proposed Changes to SNAP
| Earlier this week, the Trump administration proposed drastic cuts and changes to the SNAP program (aka food stamps), which currently serves 46 million low-income Americans. Under the proposal, half of the benefits would come in the form of a government-issued box of shelf-stable foods, limiting people's choice and access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Bay Area groups, including CUESA and the SF-Marin Food Bank, spoke out against the proposal on ABC7.
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| | ACCOLADES
Reem's Recognized Among Beard Foundation Award Nominees
| Congrats to the Beard Foundation Award Semifinalists, including 28 chefs from the Bay Area. Women dominated the Best Chef West nominees--among them, our very own Reem Assil of Reem's! Visit Reem's at our Saturday Ferry Plaza and Sunday Jack London Square Farmers Markets.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Kiwi and Winter Citrus with Arugula, Crème Fraiche, and Honey
| | Josh Even of Tosca Cafe combines kiwi and citrus from Four Sisters Farm for a delightful winter salad. | | |
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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 | February 17
Returning: Capay Mills, Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Triple J Cellars, Yerena Farms Out: June Taylor Company, Lagier Ranches (out for the season), Mountain Ranch Organically Grown
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | February 18 New! Bisou Chocolate, Crumble & Whisk Returning: Casa Rosa Farms, The Sharp Brothers Community Tent (11 am to 2 pm): LGBTQ Community Center
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | February 20 No changes
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | February 22
New! JSM Organics, Rojas Family Farm
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