Food and Farming News

Calfresh & the Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

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Calfresh & the Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions
This page was last updated October 27th, 2025 and will continue to be updated as we receive new information.  What’s happening to my November SNAP benefits? The federal government is shut down. Until President Trump and Congress reopen the government, millions of Californians receiving CalFresh benefits may have their benefits impacted. The federal government has… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

Stories from Field to Fork: Meet Farmer Paul Lee of Kay Lee Farms, a Market Match vendor

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Stories from Field to Fork: Meet Farmer Paul Lee of Kay Lee Farms, a Market Match vendor
Kay Lee Farm is a 70 acre family farm in Fresno, CA. Operated by farmer Paul Lee and started in 1980 by Paul’s parents who emigrated from Laos, the farm continues to employ four family members alongside hired staff. Kay Lee Farm started out selling Asian leafy green produce to wholesale brokers, but the farm… Read more »