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
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 – October 2021
by Joey Garcia Market Participant Updates: Out For the Season: G & S Corn – coinciding with the start of Autumn Peach Farm – ditto New Vendors: Sonder – pre-packed quiches and breakfast sandwiches Soul – green juices, flatbreads, salads, gelato/sorbet 8amStyle – the new clothing shop operated by Meaza Haile at 474 Santa Clara […]
Farmers Market Update – September 2021
by Joey Garcia Market Participant Updates: Squabisch Pretzels, family-owned and operated and based in Berkeley, debuted at the market two weeks ago. They have an excellent website on which they regularly post the menus for the two markets they do each weekend–Grand Lake on Saturday and Kensington on Sunday. Waffle Mania reluctantly dropped out of […]
AIM Launches its Racial Equity Fund
For National Farmers Market Week this year (Aug 1–8), AIM is excited to announce that we’re launching our new Racial Equity Fund! Next week, we’ll be raising $20,000 for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led farms and small businesses joining our farmers markets. Farmers of color, like Adrian Mondragan in the photo to […]
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 […]
Farmers Market Update – May 2021
by Dan Foster Seasonal Updates: Peach Farm has returned with their cucumbers and should have tomatoes soon! Triple Delight Blueberries have returned. Short season, get them while you can! True Love Nursery is selling plant starts. Short season, get them while you can! Lifefood Gardens is adding plant starts. Look for them soon! Lucias Pizzaria […]