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Squash Blossoms at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market in Oakland. |
I attended a public meeting earlier this week in Oakland about the Grand Lake Farmer's Market, and the non-profit group AIM (Agricultural Institute of Marin) that organizes it and other farmer's markets in the Bay Area.
Heirloom Tomatoes at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market in Oakland. |
Two above and below: highlights from December 2015.
On background: there have been various complaints in the past, and AIM has a new CEO, Andy Naja-Riese, who gave a nice overview of his experience and how his background meshes with the objectives of AIM. He stressed the fact that they are trying to bring local produce from farmers, ranchers and fishers, along with local vendors of prepared foods, and local artisans.
White Eggplant at the Marin Farmer's Market in San Rafael. |
Above and two below: highlights from December 2015.
Naja-Riese puts emphasis on nutrition and getting more nourishing local foods to the community, especially via SNAP, WIC and the elderly.
Base Camp Bakery breads at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market. They use local grains in their products.
Oakland city council member Abel J. Guillen presented the speakers and helped facilitate the meeting with Andy, Tanya Small and others.
Melons at Grand Lake Farmer's Market. |
Sebastopol Farmer's Market, September 2016. |
Oyster Mushrooms at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market. |
French-style Sausages available at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market. |
Summer Squash on display at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market. |
Two above and below: highlights from December 2015.
Other discussion addressed transportation issues, and zero waste/compost.
Pies for sale at Grand Lake Farmer's Market. |
Marin Farmer's Market occurs every Thursday & Sunday 8am to 1pm, at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael.
For more information on these and other farmer's markets, check out the website for the Agricultural Institute of Marin https://agriculturalinstitute.org
Photographs courtesy of Robin MacLean.
Photographs courtesy of Robin MacLean.
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