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Small Business of the Year
Marin Farmers Markets was honored to receive San Rafael Chamber of Commerce's 2009 "Small Business of the Year" Award (on April 10th) Kevin Lunny, President of MFM's Board of Directors and owner and operator of Drakes Bay Family Farms, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
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Eat Local in May
baby lettuces
carrots
cucumbers
fava beans
mandarins
pomellos
spinach
spring onions
strawberries
tomatoes
turnips |
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Community News
Congrats Full Belly
MFM would like to congratulate Full Belly Farm for being selected as a finalist for the "Food Producer" category of NRDC's 2009 Growing Green Awards!
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Hayward Farmers Market is Moooving!
On Saturday, May 9th the Hayward Farmers Market will move to its new location at Hayward City Hall Plaza. MFM is looking forward to bringing the vibrant energy of the market to the recently renovated City Hall Plaza as part of Hayward's redevelopment of its downtown. Join our community of 60 farmers, food purveyors, artisans, and our partners the City of Hayward in celebrating our new home with free tote bags, tastings, and a special Mother's Day cake. |
Opening of Seasonal Markets Spring has sprung and with it comes the opening of our seasonal markets! Join us Tuesday, May 5th for the opening of the Novato Farmers Market on Grant Avenue and Wednesday, May 6th for the opening of the Fairfax Farmers Market under the Redwoods of Bolinas Park. Both markets will welcome returning market favorites and a stellar collection of new farmers and food purveyors. Visit the links to each market page above to preview who will be attending these charming evening markets. Market hours are 4pm - 8pm. |
Fairfax Goes Plastic Free
The Fairfax Farmers Market is thrilled to be the first of MFM's markets to no longer offer single use plastic bags. In November of 2008, the town of Fairfax passed their Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance by a landslide, banning plastic bags. Customers will be encouraged to do their part by bringing their own reusable bags and market vendors will have paper and compostable bags available.Thanks to the ongoing educational efforts of our partner Sustainable Fairfax, MFM is confident that Fairfax shoppers will be prepared to take on the challenge. For creative ideas on alternatives to plastic bags visit our Greener Markets page.
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Chef Demo Sunday, May 3rd
On Sunday, May 3rd visit the Eat Local 101 booth at the Civic Center Farmers Market for a Chef Demo featuring Angela Karegeannes of a Fork Full of Earth and David Retsky of County Line Harvest. Preview her recipes for chickpea fritters and turnip soup... don't be surprised if your mouth waters.
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 Marin Civic Center Thursday: The market is abundant with beautiful spring flowers, vibrant plant starts, and hothouse tomatoes.
Thursdays 8am - 1pm |
 Oakland-Grand Lake: The sweetness of spring is here! Lucero Organic Farm has returned with strawberries and GLK will be expecting its first cherries of the season this Saturday, with blueberries hot on their trail.
Saturdays 9am - 2pm |
 Hayward: On Saturday, May 9th the Hayward Farmers Market moves from its Main St. location to the Hayward City Hall Plaza... only two blocks away!
Saturdays 9am - 1pm |
 Marin Civic Center Sunday: Can't budget blueberries this summer? Grow your own... Rootstock Specialties has blueberry plants that you can harvest in your own backyard, by late spring!
Sundays 8am - 1pm |
 Newark: Pham's Fish brings locally caught fish to the market, including:rock cod, anchovies, and fish heads.
Sundays 9am - 1pm |
 Novato: Bring your family down to Grant St. on Tuesday, May 5th to celebrate opening night with Novato locals including: Sylvianna's Salsa, Frank's BBQ, Flourchylde Bakery, and Kettle Thai.
Novato: Tuesdays 4pm - 8pm
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 Fairfax: On opening night, May 6th, the market will say goodbye to plastic bags and hello to County Line Harvest, Sonoma County Honey, and Fairfax local Fat Angel Bakery.
Fairfax: Wednesdays 4pm - 8pm | |
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MFM is grateful for...
French Basketeer's generous donation of 750 mesh bags. Bags were handed out to shoppers over Earth Day weekend at our five year-round markets, and will be given out at the opening of the Novato and Fairfax Farmers Markets.
Our dedicated volunteers: Nancy, Sarah Darcy, Matt Toy, Phyllis Eisenman-Lampert, Richard Brouillet, Richard Bohnet, Christina Valencia, Jillian Abernathy, Jennifer McCoy, Catherine Rosekrans, Stuart Moody, Rachel Wear, Norma Pomerance, Jan McRoberts, and the rest of the Green Sangha team!
Liam and Diana Callahan from Bellwether Farms for donating their time and their cheese for the "Best of the Bay" reception on Saturday, April 25th.
Kenny Belov of FISH. and Mike Iacopi of Iacopi Farms for joining us for April's Eat Local 101 Chef Demo -- and for their delicious White Bean Tuna Salad.
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