Foodwise Teens Find Jobs with Local Farmers at the Market | When you visit the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, you are often greeted by the familiar faces of your favorite farmers and vendors. But they wouldn’t be able to show up and bring their fresh food to you without dedicated market workers. Local high school students are now stepping up to fill some of those important job roles at the farmers market. Following her participation inCUESA’s Foodwise Teens program, Luzaneth Garcia-Kegel is one of several students who landed a part-time job at the farmers market last fall. A senior at the Academy - San Francisco @ McAteer, Luzaneth now works for Oya Organics on Saturdays. “I usually get there around 7:30, help unload the vegetables, set up the tent, and fix up the tables by putting on the tablecloth,” she says. “I help arrange the vegetables at the front, and then I end up cashiering for the rest of the day. After the day is over, we pack up everything and load it up.” As skilled workers who value sustainability and food justice, these young people are putting their Foodwise Teens skills to use and building their resume, while contributing to a thriving local food community. | |
| Important Changes to Veggie Valet and Passenger Loading | The Embarcadero Enhancement Project is underway, which means northbound vehicle lanes have been reduced, and the bike lane now hugs the curb in front of the Ferry Building. When stopping for passenger and Veggie Valet loading, your vehicle must be 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 for your patience as we navigate these changes. | |
| We're Hiring! Education Manager: Foodwise Kids & Families | Are you passionate about food and working with kids? Join our team! CUESA is seeking a passionate Education Manager to support Foodwise Kids & Families, which nurtures children’s love for fruits and vegetables, teaches them to prepare healthy, seasonal foods, and raises their awareness of their role in a sustainable food system. Apply by February 25. | |
| Saag Paneer Inspired Spinach Dip | From chef Kevin Schuder's, this deeply flavorful and versatile dip is inspired by the South Asian leaf vegetable dish Saag Paneer. This recipe features a special spice blend and a generous amount of spinach. Slather the dip over grilled bread slices for a fulfilling and easy-to-share appetizer. | |
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors | |
Welcome Saltwater Bakeshop! Established in 2018 by Brittany Dunn, Saltwater Bakeshop focuses on naturally leavened artisan breads and croissants made with organic, locally grown, and seasonal ingredients. Look for Saltwater Bakeshop in the back plaza on Saturdays, and give Brittany a warm welcome. | | Guinea Fowl Back at Devil's Gulch Ranch Mark Pasternak and his wife, Myriam Kaplan-Pasternak, also a veterinarian, raise pastured pork, grass-fed lamb, and rabbit on their diversified family farmland in Nicasio, Novato, and Petaluma. Devil's Gulch Ranch will also have a limited amount of guinea fowl. Find them in the back plaza tomorrow. | | |
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