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SF's Iron ChefChef Mourad Lahlou of Aziza in San Francisco, a regular at the Thursday Civic Center Market, will be on Iron Chef America this Sunday, March 1, battling Cat Cora. Go Mourad! Learn more here.
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Eat Local 101!MFM is excited to introduce its new rotating educational programs on Sundays at the Marin Civic Center farmers market in San Rafael. The
Eat Local 101 booth will now offer market tours, chef demonstrations, tastings, and interactive demonstrations on healthy eating and greening your farmers market experience.Visit our Eat Local 101 page for a schedule of what's coming up.
Staff Update
MFM would like to introduce our newest staff member, Brad Burger. Brad will be replacing Rick Vena as our Hayward Farmers Market manager on Saturdays, and running the distribution end of our Farm to Fork Program. A warm welcome to Brad, and our best wishes for Rick in his future endeavors!
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Traditional Japanese Drummers & Gypsy Jazz Quartet at East Bay Markets
East Bay shoppers can look forward to both the return of spring fruits and veggies and two renowned music groups this March. Wadaiko Newark, a traditional Japanese drumming group, will get you dancing at the Hayward Farmers Market on Saturday, March 14th, and at the Newark Farmers Market on Sunday, March 22nd. On Saturday, March 14th, the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet will jazz up the Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market, having just headlined at Dixieland Monterey's 2009 Jazz Bash by the Bay.
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Growing the Future:
Farming Families of Marin 
The Marin History Museum is presenting an exhibit on the history of farming in Marin and the contemporary stories of local farmers today. Visit the Boyd Gate House in San Rafael before January 2010 to support this wonderful exhibit and to learn about our region's rich agricultural roots and MFM's role in supporting Marin's agricultural legacy. | |
Volunteer Opportunities
MFM is looking for enthusiastic & dedicated farmers market regulars to join our community of volunteers. Whether you're interested in volunteering at the information booth of your favorite market, taking beautiful high-quality photos of seasonal fruits and vegetables for the MFM website, or giving fellow shoppers the know-how and motivation to green their shopping experience, WE WANT YOU! Check out our volunteer page to learn more. |
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 Marin Civic Center Thursday:Make Thursday a day you look forward to. Stop by the market for your morning latte and hand-crafted pastry. Break up the day with a brick-oven pizza with seasonal toppings, a fresh rotisserie chicken, or a seasonal soup.
Thursdays 8am - 1pm |
 Marin Civic Center Sunday: The vendors at Sunday's market would like to give a shout-out to their dedicated customers! Neither rain nor wind could keep you from coming out to support your local farmers by filling your bags with scrumptious seasonal produce.Thank you!
Sundays 8am - 1pm |
 Oakland-Grand Lake: The Grand Lake market has been blessed with beautiful weather all winter long. We've also been blessed with two new food producers: Cowgirl Creamery with their specialty cheeses and Massa Organics with organic brown rice and almonds.
Saturdays 9am - 2pm |
 Newark: For delicious apples and freshly pressed apple juice, visit Newark's newest farmer, Rainbow Orchards. New to Newark's food producer community are Phat Matt's BBQ and the Mendocino Grilling Company.
Sundays 9am - 1pm |
 Hayward: MFM is proud to introduce Hayward's new market manager Brad Burger. Brad is joining the MFM team after spending three years working in food redistribution in South Africa. The market is sure to continue to thrive with his leadership.
Saturdays 9am - 1pm |
 Novato/Fairfax: Our seasonal markets are hibernating for the winter. We look foward to opening again in May 2009.
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