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2010 Best of the Baylist
Vote for your favorite farmers market for Best of the Baylist. HINT: The Marin Civic Center Farmers Market is listed as "San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market".
Thank you for your vote!
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Eat Local
fava beans
nettles
spring onions
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Community News
Key Employment Requirments for CA Ag Work Places
Follow this link for resources from the recent workshop
More restauranteurs working towards sustainability
read the article from the Marin IJ
Slide Ranch celebrates 40 years
Michelle Obama visits San Diego Community Farm
NPR covers the story
Fund healthy school lunches
Stop the sneak attack on GMO labeling
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 Official Name Change!
We are proud to announce that after a thoughtful and creative process undertaken by a Naming Committee composed of three of our Board of Trustees and our staff, we have settled on a new name - a subtle reincarnation of MAI. From here on out, our 501(c)(3) non-profit will be called (drum roll please . .) Agricultural Institute of Marin, aka Ag Institute or AIM. Yes, we know it's not earth-shattering, but we believe it will serve us well as we move forward as one unified organization representing and serving regional farmers and diverse Bay Area communities, while being based in Marin County.
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Seasonal Markets Open for Business!
Spring has sprung and with it comes the opening of our seasonal markets! Join us Tuesday, May 4th for the opening of the Novato Farmers Market on Grant Avenue and Wednesday, May 5th 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. |
May Give-Away : Strawberries
Get to the market by 10am on Thursday, May 6th, 2010 and take home a free basket of strawberries from any one of our berry farmers!
Simply print out the coupon at the bottom of this email, bring it with you to the market next Thursday, and present it to the farmer whose strawberries catch your eye. One coupon per customer, please. |
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Marin City Farmers Market Postponed
After much consideration, the Ag Institute has decided to postpone the opening of the Marin City Farmer Market. In Spring 2009, the Milagro Foundation invited the Ag Institute to join them in their efforts to bring healthy food to Marin City. At that time, there was no substantial farmers market in Southern Marin. Simultaneously, the Ag Institute was asked by Whole Foods if we would open a market in Mill Valley at the Alto Shopping Center. We declined because of our commitment to Marin City. Since that time, Whole Foods partnered with another business to open a year-round farmers market at the Mill Valley site. Given recent discussion surrounding the proliferation of farmers markets in California, the Ag Institute has decided to not open a market in Marin City at this time. |
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 Thursday Marin: Last week we had a visit from the Sheriff, they would like us to remind all market patrons to please park in legal spots. They will be visiting the market to ticket those who are illegally double-parked.
Thursdays 8am - 1pm |
 Grand Lake-Oakland: Check out Oakland-based Kassenhoff Growers, where farmer Peggy will get you started with some Alameda County-grown tomato starts. Talk about local!
Saturdays 9am - 2pm |
 Hayward: This Saturday come to Downtown Hayward to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! The City of Hayward will be throwing a street festival adjacent to the Hayward farmers market. Dance, play, eat and enjoy!
Saturdays 9am - 1pm |
 Sunday Marin: Back in the market is McEvoy of Marin with local Tuscan-style olive oil, and an assortment of olive-based items. Another recent arrival is Rootstock Specialty Co. with blueberry plants.
Sundays 8am - 1pm |
 Newark: After a three month hiatus Pham's Fish is back at the market every Sunday. Their fish is 100% seasonal, brought straight to the market from their boats off the Monterey Bay.
Sundays 9am - 1pm |
 Stonestown: New to the market is Fat Alley Foods, a local SF business that makes gumbo (both vegetarian and with meat). Back in for the season is Ortiz Farms with strawberries!
Sundays 9am - 1pm |
 Novato: Next week, the Novato Farmers Market returns to Downtown Novato on Grant Ave. In addition to your tried and true favorites, the market will welcome Applebaum Bakery, the Olive Press with olive oil, and Crane Creek Growers with flowers. Tuesdays 4pm - 8pm |
 Fairfax: Next Wednesday, celebrate the return of the market under the Redwoods in Bolinas Park! New to the line-up this year is Canvas Ranch with delicious seasonal veggies from Sonoma County.
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