The Ecology Center is actively working to create and promote an alternative food system that is based on the values of environmental protection, justice, and access to healthy, sustainably produced food for all.
OUR FARMERS’ MARKETS
The Ecology Center operates three certified farmers’ markets, located in Downtown Berkeley, North Berkeley, and South Berkeley. We are committed to supporting small-scale farmers who practice sustainable agriculture.
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CALIFORNIA FARMERS’ MARKET EBT PROGRAM
The Farmers’ Market EBT Program assists farmers’ market operators and community partners in establishing, implementing, and promoting CalFresh EBT access (the program formerly known as Food Stamps) at farmers’ markets.
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CALIFORNIA MARKET MATCH PROGRAM
Market Match is California’s healthy food incentive program, which matches customers’ CalFresh and WIC benefits at farmers’ markets. Market Match improves healthy food access, supports California’s small farms, and stimulates local economies.
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CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FARMERS’ MARKETS
The California Alliance of Farmers’ Markets is a coalition of farmers’ markets and partners convened by the Ecology Center. Through education, advocacy, and promotion, the Alliance works to ensure a robust economy for Certified Farmers’ Markets and help to connect all California residents to healthy, local, sustainably-grown food.
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BERKELEY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL
The Ecology Center convenes the Berkeley Food Policy Council, a multi-sector coalition working to create a healthy and sustainable food system through replicable food policies and programs and linking this work to state and federal efforts.
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FOOD & FARMING FACT SHEETS
Visit the Ecology Center’s Fact Sheet page to access our many free, downloadable fact sheets on topics related to food and agriculture.
