| Star Route Farms Empowers the Next Generation of Land Stewards |
| With the average U.S. farmer age 57 and rising, it's more important than ever for farmers to be intentional about passing on their farm and legacy. When farmer Warren Weber was ready to retire, his decision determined the future of the oldest continuously organic farm in California, Star Route Farms. In 2017, he sold the farm to the University of San Francisco, so that it could become a resource for the next generation. Today, students and faculty visit the farm for hands-on education and environmental research, while the farm continues to offer organic produce at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market every Saturday. |
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| | | Golden Gateway Reopens for Parking on Saturdays! |
| After a two-year hiatus, Golden Gateway Garage (250 Clay St) is reopening on Saturdays, starting tomorrow! All-day parking is available from 7am to 7pm for $8. Also, major changes are coming to the Embarcadero Roadway that will impact passenger and Veggie Valet loading at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. |
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| | | Intern Spotlight: Kailyne, Yolanda, and Destini |
| December 2021 marked the third pandemic semester of Foodwise Teens, a paid job training program where youth build skills to sustain healthy lives and a healthy planet. Our three Foodwise Teens interns, Kailyne Sarmiento, Yolanda Everson, and Destini Hall (pictured, left to right) were key to supporting our students in another successful semester of Foodwise Teens. |
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| | | Red is considered the color of good luck, joy, and celebration in Chinese culture. To honor this tradition, this colorful salad from Linda Shiue's Spicebox Kitchen features red cabbage, beets, and radicchio. Bring this festive and dramatic addition to your table this Lunar New Year. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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Dirty Girl Produce Offers Organic Chicory
Dirty Girl Produce is a family farm located on 40 acres in Santa Cruz County. Over 60 varieties of fruits and vegetables are grown on the farm. Joe Schirmer has been working at the farm since 1995, and took it over from the original "dirty girls" in 1997. Visit Dirty Girl Produce at the market tomorrow for an array of certified organic produce, including multiple varieties of chicory. |
| La Cocina Pop-Up: The Baking Endeavor
The Baking Endeavor will be at the market tomorrow! Find Tina Nguyen at the La Cocina tent with an assortment of Asian-inspired pastries and drinks, like her Japanese cheesecake and matcha buns. The Baking Endeavor is a limited-time vendor, so don't miss out on your chance to try delicious baked goods! |
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