| Prioritizing the Health and Wellness of Essential Bay Area Farmworkers |
Latino communities are the lifeblood of US agriculture, yet Latino workers across all industries experience health disparities combined with a historical lack of access to preventative care. On Frog Hollow Farm, Farmer Al Courchesne and healthcare interpreter and wellness trainer Elena Velez are working together to prioritize the physical and mental health of agricultural workers.
On the 40-year-old regenerative organic farm in Brentwood, field and packing workers participate in a Community Restorative Training program. In weekly discussions led in Spanish, they address job-specific stressors and practice tools to support their physical and mental health. |
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| | | Intern Spotlight: Cayla Won and Sarah Easley |
| With the start of fall, we'd like to thank our Westmont College interns Cayla Won and Sarah Easley for spending two months of their summer supporting Foodwise's education programs and farmers markets. |
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| | | Foodwise Sunday Supper on October 16 |
| Our Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast is just two weeks away! Enjoy an abundant walkaround reception and elegant four-course dinner at the Ferry Building from 30 top restaurants. Support local farms, food access, and youth education, and do it deliciously. |
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| | | Use your favorite seasonal fruits in this family-friendly recipe for a classic dessert. This recipe was developed by Foodwise intern Aubrey Reuben for Foodwise Teens. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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La Cocina Pop-Up: Sal de Vida Gourmet Salts
Sal de Vida will be popping up with gourmet salts at the La Cocina booth on Saturdays this October. Adriana Lahl sources coarse salts from the Bay Area and infuses them with flavors like Cabernet Sauvignon, green garlic, and smoked mesquite. |
| Fresh Finds from Lonely Mountain Farm
Fifth-generation farmer Kenny Baker and his wife, Molly, farm 10 acres in Corralitos near Monterey Bay. The certified organic farmers have found their niche growing unusual vegetable and herb varieties, heirloom beans, and cut flowers. |
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| Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors |
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17 Unique Flavors to Choose from at Hummus Heaven
Brothers Mourad and Tarek Cherif work with California farms to bring their seasonally inspired hummus to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market, offering flavors such as artichoke, roasted red pepper, and lemon mint. |
| Fall Blooms at Medrano's Flowers
David Medrano, his wife, Rosa, and their children, Carla, Saul, and Mauricio manage a five-acre farm in Royal Oaks. On the farm, they grow over 60 varieties of flowers, year round. Stop by on Thursday for bright blooms like celosias and sunflowers. |
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