Farmers’ Markets Remain a Lifeline During the Federal Shutdown

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Farmers’ Markets Remain a Lifeline During the Federal Shutdown
As the federal shutdown continues to create chaos and insecurity across the nation, California’s farmers’ markets remain a steady source of healthy food and community connection. Even while many government services grind to a halt, shoppers can still use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CalFresh/EBT) benefits at farmers’ markets. Because states receive these benefits in advance,… Read more »

Youth Leaders on the Rise!

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Youth Leaders on the Rise!
This September we bid farewell to our 12 Youth Environmental Academy (YEA) summer scholars as summertime comes to a close. In turn, we welcome YEA interns Mar and Lucia to the roles of program assistants for the next 9 months. Over a 6-week period, our 12 summer scholars completed a curriculum that increased their knowledge… Read more »

Farmers’ Market Layout Changes – Coming August, 2025

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Farmers' Market Layout Changes - Coming August, 2025
In the coming weeks, you may see some big changes at our three weekly Berkeley Farmers’ Markets. We are significantly changing the layouts of our markets to comply with new Fire Code enforcement requirements from the Berkeley Fire Department. But don’t worry, all our fantastic vendors will be there, just in new locations. Our community… Read more »

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

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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 »

Youth Environmental Academy Scholars: They get it

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Youth Environmental Academy Scholars: They get it
After two successful months of the Youth Environmental Academy under our belt, we are digging deeper into our climate literacy curriculum. Our new scholars have been learning about a wide variety of topics ranging from the different aspects of our local food system, to the benefits of solar power. Each week, we hone in on… Read more »