by Dan Foster Market Manager Picks: Achadinha: Dairy ranch, meat and cheese producer located in west Petaluma, Sonoma County – 4th-generation dairy farmers. They provide public tours on the weekends and sell their products on their website and throughout the Bay Area at various farmers markets. They’ve got a great selection of unique dairy products. Give […]
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Farmers Market Update – April 2022
by Dan Foster Farmers Market Manager’s Picks: Glass Onion Farm – Brand new 1/2-acre farm in Sonoma County growing plant starts. I have a basil plant from them in my window that’s doing great. Forever Bloom Farm – Wonderful 5-acre flower farm in Pescadero. They have been in AIM’s markets for a few years but […]
Farmers Market Update – March 2022
by Dan Foster Market Manager Picks: Fogline Farm– Marinated chicken. They have high quality, humanely raised chicken that comes in delicious marinades. Relatively new vendor – please check them out if you haven’t! Lifefood Gardens – Micro Greens! These are nutrient packed greens that go easily in salads, sandwiches, smoothies, or as garnishes. Delicious and […]
Farmers Market Update – February 2022
by Dan Foster Market Manager Picks: Sonder’s Pork Sandwich is next level delicious Feather River Broccoli is the best broccoli I’ve ever had Chaga has some great new chocolates New & Returning Vendors: Tomato Man is back with their amazing greenhouse grown tomatoes Happy Quail Farm has joined the market with their specialty peppers and […]
Farmers Market Update – January 2022
by Dan Foster From Andy Naja-Riese: AIM is looking for new community sponsors to underwrite the Bounty Box program. The Bounty Box features 15 pounds of farm fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes from small farmers who participate at the Grand Lake Farmers Markets. AIM purchases produce from dozens of immigrant-owned, organic, and climate-friendly growers, providing […]
Farmers Market Update – December 2021
by Dan Foster New Market Participants joining sometime in 2022: Xulo – handmade tortillas made with local animal fat, with vegan options as well Juicy Bottle Service – small batch pre-bottled juices Fogline Farm – renowned ranch in Santa Cruz that mainly raises chickens Oya Organics – Organic Farm from Hollister selling row crops and […]
Farmers Market Update – November 2021
by Dan Foster Market Participant Updates: Forest and Flour (gluten free and vegan bakery) started October 30 Pimpin’ Chkn (fried chicken, salad and sandwiches) started October 26 Soul (green juice, wilted greens, and flatbread) will start November 6 County Line Harvest returns November 6 Western Sun Floral is retiring from farming after many, many years. […]
Farmers Market Update – August 2021
by Dan Foster Market Participant Updates: Koda Farms is leaving the market. If you are looking for their rice, you can find it at Rainbow Market and Berkeley Bowl or at our Sunday Marin Civic Center Farmers Market. Moi Eats Vietnamese street food is leaving the market. Their owner loves being a part of the […]
Farmers Market Update – July 2021
by Dan Foster Summer is in full swing. and Covid-related restrictions have mostly been lifted. Eating on site is back, tables and chairs are out, entertainers are performing, and the grassy areas are open for hangin’! Masks are no longer required for folks who have been vaccinated. Stone fruits are peaking, corn is in, tomato […]
Farmers Market Update – June 2021
by Dan Foster While there is no set date yet, we anticipate the return of seating, tables, and entertainment to the Grand Lake Farmers Market in the near future! New Market Participants: Raised Roots – One-man operation farming in Livermore and in Oakland at Castlemont High School. Check him out in the center aisle across […]