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Community News
On Friday, May 8th MFM celebrated with other community members, organizers, and farmers, the new organic community garden at College of Marin in Novato.
Who's got Spirit?
MFM Visits Local High School
On Wednesday, May 20th MFM staff member Leah Smith presented at Redwood High in San Rafael, to promote "eating local" as a part of their Sustainability Festival.
'Family brings Afghan tastes to the Bay Area'
Micheal Moss of the New York Times covers the issue.
Fairfax Farmers Market does away with plastic
Read Marin IJ's article to learn how Fairfax's ban on plastic is affecting local businesses.
by Peter Fimrite of the SF Chronicle. | |
Vote for America's Favorite Farmers Market 
This summer, eaters across the United States will cast their vote for America's Favorite Farmers Market! It's a tough pick for MFM as we have seven favorite farmers markets, so we'll have to leave it up to you, our loyal customers, to decide. Starting June 1st, visit www.farmland.org/vote to cast your vote and put your favorite MFM farmers markets on the map! The polls will close at the end of July, just in time to announce America's pick during National Farmers Market Week. Thank you for your vote! |
Fresh and Affordable
Many skeptics say that farmers markets are "too expensive" and are out of reach for people on a budget. We've long disagreed and now we have the numbers to prove it. MFM compared the prices of organic and conventional produce at our Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market to the prices at our neighborhood Whole Foods and Safeway. We're proud to say that the Civic Center Farmers Market's average price on 14 staple fruits and vegetables beat Whole Foods (by 79 cents) and Safeway (by 64 cents). To see the full report and to learn more about how to use Food Stamps and WIC at the Marin Farmers Markets please visit our new affordability page. May fresh and local food be enjoyed by all. |
Chef Demonstration
At 9am, meet Katie at the Eat Local 101 Booth for a walking tour of the Sunday Civic Center Farmers Market. She will share a favorite recipe highlighting what's in season and then take the group to visit a handful of the farmers who are growing the ingredients her recipe calls for. At 10am (and again at 11am), join Katie and Annabelle Lenderink of Star Route Farms for a chef demonstration. |
 Operation C.H.E.F.MFM is thrilled to partner with Operation C.H.E.F., a San Rafael based summer camp whose mission is to teach youth how to prepare delicious, nourishing meals and inspire them to advocate for healthier options in cafeterias, supermarkets, and restaurants in their communities. On the 2nd Sunday of the month, co-founders Shannon and David Beitchman join MFM at the Eat Local 101 booth to share fun, interactive nutritional activities and games with eaters of all ages. Be sure to visit Operation C.H.E.F. on June 14th at the Sunday Marin Civic Center Farmers Market. For more information regarding their summer programs, please visit: www.operationchef.com | |
 Marin Civic Center Thursday: Welcomes back the season's first stone fruit, cherries, summer squash, raspberries, blueberries, and sprouts! Come by to check out our new sorbet vendor Scream Sorbet.
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 Oakland-Grand Lake: Spring rolls into summer and the cherries have arrived! Look for Gotelli, EGB, J&J, and Hamada with conventional cherries. For organic cherries check out Chinchiolo, Twin Girls and Blossom Bluff.
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 Hayward: Same market, new vibe!The market successfully moved to its new location at the Hayward City Hall Plaza, and welcomed some new spring chickens -- Studebaker Cheesecake, Triple Delight Blueberries, Santa Cruz Pasta, and much more.
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 Marin Civic Center Sunday: This month we have seen the arrival of a whole variety of seasonal farmers including: Fiddler's Green with organic veggies, Hamlow with stone fruit, Toscano with asparagus and veggies, and Balakian with fresh spring onions (just to name a few).
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 Newark: Gotelli & Sons was awarded "Best Cherries" by the Newark Farmers Market customers. Come check out the market, hit up the samples, and decide which vendor has your favorite cherries.
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 Novato: The market is getting off to a great start, with some new food purveyors added to the mix! Stop by next Tuesday to try Santa Cruz Pasta, Mediterranean Delight's delicious Gyros, and KLN Confections' chocolates and truffles.
Novato: Tuesdays 4pm - 8pm |
 Fairfax: Would like to welcome back Laguna Farm, with Paradise Valley Produce and Sartori Farm soon to come.
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