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Eat Local
almonds
blackberries
chestnuts
pomegranates
pumpkins
shelling beans
spinach
tomatillos
watermelons
winter squash quinces
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Community News
Hoes Down
First Lady Visits White House Farmers Market
From CBS News
Joel Salatin Recieves Heinz Award
From a popular food website
Multimedia Section
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
Watch the
from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Cheese Counter
Public Radio clips from
Nourish
What's the story of your food?
Watch this DVD to see how the food choices we make create a ripple that is felt across the world.
Botany of Desire
Wed. Oct. 28th from 8 - 10pm watch a new PBS movie based on Micheal Pollan's book |
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Take Action
Time for Lunch
Sign a petition
telling congress to provide America's children with real food at school.
Food Democracy Now
Tell FDA and USDA that sugar cereals are not smart choices
350: International Day of Climate Action
On Oct. 24th join people all over the world to take a stand for a safe climate future.
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MFM has joined the social networking scene!
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Stonestown Official Grand Opening
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Omnivore's Discovery - A Benefit for MAI, MALT & Bioneers
Wanting to tour three West Marin Ranches, get an insiders look at the Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market, and savor a locally-grown feast on a farm? The Omnivore's Discover field trip is your dream come true! On October 15th, join Marin Agricultural Institute (MAI) and Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) for a tour of the 26 year-old Marin Civic Center Farmers Market. Then head West to visit four local family farms: Red Hill Ranch & County Line Harvest (pictured above), Chileno Valley Ranch, and the Tresch Dairy. The tour starts at 9 am at the Marin Veteran's Auditorium and will return at 5:30 pm. We'll enjoy a delicious lunch featuring locally grown foods from the farmers and ranchers we'll meet that day. Tickets are $150 for Bioneers members and $175 for non-members. Proceeds will benefit MAI, MALT & Bioneers. Space is limited, be sure to register soon! |
 NewPark Mall Offers Tokens for Newark Farmers Market
In the month of October the NewPark Mall will exchange your receipts from NewPark Mall food vendors for tokens redeemable at the Newark Farmers Market. Bring your receipts to the Mall Management Office to receive $5-$20 in tokens which can be used to take home seasonal produce and delicious prepared foods from your favorite farmers market vendors.Tokens can be redeemed at the Newark Farmers Market through the end of the year. Thanks to the NewPark Mall for their generosity!
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Chef Demonstration
Join us Sunday, October 18th, at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market for a chef demonstration by Angela Karegeannes of A Fork Full of Earth, an "edu-catering" company.
At 10 am (and again at 11am) Angela will teach customers how to prepare Grecian Grass-Fed Meatballs with spiced pickled onions and homemade ketchup. Join Angela at the front cafe of the market for the demonstration. |
 Novato & Fairfax Close for the Season
Many thanks to the residents of both communities, the Town of Fairfax, the City of Novato, the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Novato Business Association, and Sustainable Fairfax for welcoming and supporting our family of local farmers, food purveyors, and artists. We look forward to seeing you again next May. Until then, please visit us at the Sunday & Thursday Civic Center Farmers Markets (8 am - 1 pm, year round). | |
 Marin Civic Center Thursday:Visit Full Belly Farm for winter squash and other harvest season delights. This Saturday, Full Belly Farm will be celebrating their annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival in the Capay Valley. Bring the whole family for hands-on workshops, farm tours, live music, good organic eats, and a great time!
Thursdays 8am - 1pm |
 Oakland-Grand Lake: MFM is excited to introduce Grand Lake's new Market Manager, Nessia Berner. Join Nessia on Saturdays to get the last of the summer produce and the first of the fall harvest. Also new to the market: Organic Pastures with raw milk!
Saturdays 9am - 2pm |
 Hayward: The market recently welcomed East/West Gourmet and Hayward's own Arnold's Enterprises which is cookin' up some of the best BBQ in town.
Saturdays 9am - 1pm |
 Marin Civic Center Sunday: Pears, pomegranates, and pumpkins, oh my! Fall is upon us with all of its bounty. Heads up for all of those persimmon lovers out there, they are expected to arrive at the market shortly.
Sundays 8am - 1pm |
 Newark: Please welcome Kira Tolla, our new Newark Farmers Market Manager. Kira joins MFM after many years working at regional farmers markets with Blossom Bluff Orchards. She is thrilled to join the Newark Farmers Market and looks foward to further developing a vibrant and successful market for the farmers and community members alike.
Sundays 9am - 1pm |
 Stonestown: MFM would like to introduce Cabrillo Farms, a small farm in Half Moon Bay which brings conventional veggies to the market. Don't forget to join us for the Grand Opening Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 18th!
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 Fairfax: A big thanks to the town of Fairfax for a wonderful season in Peri Park! We are especially excited to have completed our first season as a plastic-free market, we could not have done it without the support of both vendors and customers alike. We will miss our evenings under the Redwoods and look foward to returning next May.
May through September, Wednesdays 4pm - 8pm |
 Novato: Last night, the Novato Farmers Market celebrated its last market of the season. Thanks to all the community members, local farmers, food purveyors and artisans who make this such a wonderful market. See you next May!
May through September,Tuesdays 4pm - 8pm | |
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