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March 12, 2026

Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste Spring Series
March 13, 2026

25th Annual BASIL Seed Swap
March 14, 2026

Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste Spring Series
March 21, 2026

Chard Rock: A Springtime Farmers’ Market Concert

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The Magic of Growing Food and Self-Reliance: An Interview with Local Black Urban Farmer Jamila Hubbard

Jamila Hubbard is the owner and farmer of Shindig Home and Garden, which sells microgreens at our Tuesday South Berkeley Farmers’ Market. She is our newest Certified Producer and a proud Black woman. In California, 38% of producers are women… Read more »

A Slice of Our Markets Offers A Piece of Our Hearts

This year’s Slice of Our Markets was filled with unforgettable moments that will stay with us long after the last slice of pizza was eaten. Each guest enjoyed a tour of our farmers’ market, in which their guide highlighted the… Read more »

Highlight on Bianca, our Outgoing Program Assistant

Bianca discovered the Ecology Center during her junior year of high school, while researching internships in the summer. She had always enjoyed spending time outdoors and hiking, so she was interested in environmental organizations. The Ecology Center seemed like a… Read more »

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