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Community News
4th Annual Marin Grafting Workshop The Organic Elite Surrenders to Monsanto: What Now? Huffman Proposes Bill to Require Labels on GMO Salmon Coming of Age: The Status of North Bay Artisan Cheesemaking Geography of Hope Learn more about this upcoming film festival, conference and art show. Runs Feb. 24th - May 31st.
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Diggin' the Farmers M arket 
AIM is excited to introduce a new look for our market tour education program. "Diggin' the Farmers Market" captures the enthusiasm of our market tour participants who come to learn about local agriculture, healthy eating, and the role of farmers markets in a vibrant local food system.
In 2010, AIM led 52 farmers market tours, inspiring over 700 K-12 students and 300 adult participants to dig in to where their food comes from and who grows it. Groups included Pleasant Valley Elementary, Sausalito Marin City School District, Tamalpais High School District, and Venetia Valley. In 2011, we look forward to growing the program further. New features include themed tours focusing on: food & health, sustainable agriculture, energy, market math, and seasonality. While most tours take place at our Thursday Marin Farmers Market, we're happy to explore the possibility of a tour at one of our weekend markets or a special visit to your school or group.
To learn more about our "Diggin' the Farmers Market" Tours, please visit our website, view our tour request form, or contact Tyler Thayer, AIM's Education Program Coordinator. |
Best of Marin & SF Baylist 
Voting for the Best of Marin came to a close on Sunday, Jan. 23rd. Marin Farmers Market has taken home the title of "Best Organic Produce" the last four years in a row, and we are hopeful that our devoted customers will land us in the hall of fame this year with another best of. Thanks for all your support! There is still time left to vote for the SF Baylist contest. Polls open on January, 24th. Don't forget to vote for your favorite farmers market! |
Valentine's Day at the Farmers Market  Join us at any AIM farmers market the week before Valentine's Day to celebrate your farmers market community by painting the farmers market aisles with messages of love (like the one pictured right).
To add to the love fest, the first five customers who stop by the information booth and tell us what they love about their AIM farmers market will receive a free reusable produce bag.
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 Marin Civic Center Thursday:
Having trouble slicing up all that winter squash? Don't forget, every week Art Downing of Edgeworks Sharpening Service attends the market to meet all your knife sharpening needs!
Thursdays 8am - 1pm |
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 Marin Civic Center Sunday:
Have you ever tried an Asian pear? Stop by K&J Orchard's booth any Sunday to sample some slices. They make an excellent addition to any salad or to enjoy for dessert (see the Sauteed Asian Pear with Grand Marnier recipe on our website).
Sundays 8am - 1pm |
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 Stonestown:
Hamada Farms has an array of wonderful citrus in season, including the curiously shaped Buddha's Hand Citrus, pictured on the right. Use the peel for zest and a potent citrus flavor in winter feasts.
Saturdays 9am - 2pm |
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 Newark:
Every other Sunday, Bistro Blends sells a wide variety of balsamic vinegars and olive oil blends. Stop by their booth to sample some delectable mixtures such as sun dried tomato, Thai sesame ginger and basil garlic parmesan.
Sundays 9am - 1pm |
Please give a warm welcome to Painted Sky Soaps, who brings us only the highest quality soap and bathroom products. Do you experience dry skin? Come by and see why this soap not only cleans, but moisturizes all at once. Forget any synthetic perfumes or chemical-this is all natural folks.
Saturdays 9am - 1pm |
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 Oakland-Grand Lake:
Local crab is here and in season! Our newest vendor Barbary Coast Crab brings live crab every Saturday, caught three miles off of the coast of Bodega Bay. It doesn't get more local than that!
Saturdays 9am - 2pm
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