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Farmers Market, Ken Katz, October 2023 · November 1, 2023

Farmers Market Update – November 2023

This month’s update is dedicated exclusively to the Agricultural Institute of Marin’s celebration on October 21 of the Grand Lake Farmers Market’s 25th Anniversary. A market that started with maybe a dozen farms under the freeway has since been named the Best Farmers Market in the East Bay year after year. Javier Ledesma who has […]

Farmers Market, Ken Katz, October 2023 · October 1, 2023

Farmers Market Update – October 2023

by Ken Katz Due to an oversight on my part, we failed to give a timely welcome to SunBlaze Ranch, which debuted more than a month ago. The motto of owners Nick and Kremi Petkov is “Together for a healthier, sustainable future,” and this is how they describe their farm: Located in Winters, California, SunBlaze […]

Farmers Market, Ken Katz, September 2023 · August 31, 2023

Farmers Market Update – September 2023

by Ken Katz We’re starting out this month’s Farmers Market Update with what has to be the best market video we’ve seen yet. It was posted online by Jose Meza on July 8. In an August 2022 article, we reported on the debut of the Incubator Booth at three Agricultural Institute of Marin farmers markets. […]

August 2023, Farmers Market · August 1, 2023

Farmers Market Update – August 2023

by Ken Katz The newest vendor at the Grand Lake Market is Yaqueline Y Su which specializes in Cuban Criolla food. To get a better idea as to her menu, we’d highly recommend a visit to her website and, while you’re at it check out a YouTube video shot in the Copper Spoon Kitchen on […]

2023 July, Farmers Market · June 30, 2023

Farmers Market Update – July 2023

by Ken Katz A welcome addition to the farmers market last Saturday was the first of this year’s corn crop at the G & S Farm booth, an annual occurrence that typically marks the arrival of summer. This year it appears that Brentwood has been blessed with sun while we have not, but at least […]

2023 June, Farmers Market · May 30, 2023

Farmers Market Update – June 2023

by Ken Katz We’re very pleased to report that Chase Pennington has been selected as the Agricultural Institute of Marin’s Operations Manager and in that capacity, he’s responsible for overseeing all of AIM’s eight Farmers Markets. In addition, he is continuing to serve as the lead manager at the Sunday Marin Farmers Market at the […]

Farmers Market, May 2023 · May 1, 2023

Farmers Market Update – May 2023

by Ken Katz Dan Foster retired as the Market Manager a couple of months ago and is now a stay-at-home Dad. In the interim, the Agricultural Institute of Marin has been looking for a permanent replacement – preferably someone who comes from Oakland and has the necessary experience.  Stay tuned for an announcement of a […]

2023 March, Farmers Market · March 1, 2023

Farmers Market Update – March 2023

Reminder, you can check the location of your favorite vendors, and find out if they are attending, via our interactive Market Map that’s updated throughout the week with a final update on Saturday mornings at 7am. Market Participant Spotlight:  Brundo Spice Company – An Ethiopian Women-Owned Company that prioritizes sustainable and equitable business practices, from […]

2023 January, Dan Foster, Farmers Market · January 3, 2023

Farmers Market Update – January 2023

by Dan Foster Reminder, you can check the location of your favorite vendors, and find out if they are attending, via our interactive Market Map that’s updated throughout the week with a final update on Saturday mornings at 7am. Market Participant Spotlight:    Bangin’ Ass Barbecue – Just a woman and her grill trying to bring […]

2022-December, Dan Foster, Farmers Market · November 30, 2022

Farmers Market Update – December 2022

by Dan Foster Market Participant Spotlight: 8am Style: Meaza Haile handcrafts beautiful clothing using well-selected fabrics in her nearby shop/workplace. Moonshadows Creative Jewelry: Gary Chappell has been building a loyal following for nearly fifty years and does all his own lapidary work. Home Right Online: Michele Battise primarily uses heritage and global fabrics, such as […]

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