Author Archives: Ecology Center

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

by
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 and 0.36% of California producers identify as Black or African-American. To realize her dream of… Read more »

In the Face of Federal Budget Cuts: Market Match Offers Food Security and Food Sovereignty

by
In the Face of Federal Budget Cuts: Market Match Offers Food Security and Food Sovereignty
At a time when Congress is trying to cut food security and healthy entitlements, the Ecology Center’s Market Match program offers thousands of families facing hunger the ability to overcome high food costs, by doubling their purchasing power for California’s fresh, healthy, and local foods. In 2024, the Market Match program matched almost $10M in… Read more »

Becca Prager Steps Down After 17 Years of Service

by
Becca Prager Steps Down After 17 Years of Service
After 17 years of service, Becca Prager has stepped down from the Ecology Center Board of Directors. In the last five years, she filled the role of Board President. In her place, veteran Board member, Peter Schultze-Allen has stepped in as Interim Board President. He has served on the Ecology Center’s Board of Directors since… Read more »

2023 Community Impact Report

by
2023 Community Impact Report
This spring, we’re digging deep into our mission with fresh enthusiasm and determination. But before we lose sight of 2023 and the hard work that got us here, we are excited to release our 2023 Community Impact Report. This report encapsulates the significant strides we took in the past year to address the pressing environmental… Read more »

Berkeley Farmers’ Market Press Release

by
Berkeley Farmers' Market Press Release
City of Berkeley Proclaims Aug. 6-12 “Berkeley Farmers’ Market Week” to Celebrate and Support Local Agriculture Berkeley, CA – Mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguín, alongside Berkeley City Council members, signed a proclamation on Tuesday declaring August 6-12 as Berkeley Farmers’ Market Week at the July 25th City Council meeting. Berkeley Farmers’ Market Week will be… Read more »