Farming in an Age of Climate Disaster: Interview with Bernie of Pomo Tierra Orchard

Farming in an Age of Climate Disaster: Interview with Bernie of Pomo Tierra Orchard
As we fight to “Keep it in the Ground” and end the production of fossil fuels and plastics that cause the climate crisis, we also know that climate change will impact farmers and our future food supplies. What are small farmers thinking about this present and future? We asked Bernie of Pomo Tierra Ranch who… Read more »

Locavore Wonderland Vendor Calendar

Locavore Wonderland Vendor Calendar
Check out who and what’s popping up at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market’s annual gifting series during the month of December! List subject to change. South Berkeley Farmers’ Market Tuesday 12/3/24 Tuesday 12/10/24 Tuesday 12/17/24 Streetside Poetry Three Plumes DonnaLee Retro Styles Snoring Orange The Weekend Store Anna Lichtenberg Ceramics Hannah Muller Book Signing & Wreath… Read more »

Why does Market Match invest in Small Farmers and Farmers’ Markets? Interview with Efren Avalos, owner of Avalos Farm

Why does Market Match invest in Small Farmers and Farmers' Markets? Interview with Efren Avalos, owner of Avalos Farm
Market Match provides extra money to CalFresh recipients to afford fresh fruits and vegetables across the state at over 290 sites to make fresh and nutrient dense food more affordable. But why does Market Match prioritize produce grown by California small farmers instead of just any large-scale industrial farm? It’s because we know we need… Read more »

Ecology Center’s food justice work in the East Bay: Launch of first grocery store location for Market Match in West Oakland

Ecology Center's food justice work in the East Bay: Launch of first grocery store location for Market Match in West Oakland
Ecology Center is proud to announce our recent partnership and the start of Market Match at our first grocery store location in 2023 – Mandela Grocery Co-op in West Oakland! This means that all CA-grown produce is 50% off for shoppers spending their CalFresh EBT benefits. Market Match is a statewide program that is funded… Read more »

From Lunar New Year to Valentine’s Day, here are a list of products at the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets to make your celebrations shine

From Lunar New Year to Valentine's Day, here are a list of products at the Berkeley Farmers' Markets to make your celebrations shine
With Lunar New Year, Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s Day all taking place over the next week this February, there’s a lot to celebrate! Whether you’re observing all or just one of them, here’s a quick list of items you can find at our markets this week to take your festivities to the… Read more »