Tag Archives: Ecology Center Farmers’ Market

Update on North Berkeley Farmers’ Market Relocation

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Update on North Berkeley Farmers' Market Relocation
City staff has decided that the North Shattuck Farmers’ Market can no longer remain in its current location. In order for us to continue operating the market, we must move it to the frontage road alongside CVS. The reasons that City staff cites for the move are “ADA, retail impact or related safety and liability… Read more »

We Have New Job Openings in Our Climate, Farmers’ Market, and Development Programs

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We Have New Job Openings in Our Climate, Farmers' Market, and Development Programs
It’s hiring season! We have added three more job postings to our list of open positions: Climate Action Coordinator, Farmers’ Market Program Manager, and we’ve re-opened our search for a Development Director. It’s rare that we have so many positions open, across our organization, with a range from entry-level to senior management. We encourage you… Read more »

City Seeks to Relocate North Berkeley Farmers’ Market

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City Seeks to Relocate North Berkeley Farmers' Market
The City of Berkeley, driven by safety concerns, is proposing that the North Berkeley Farmers’ Market relocate, in a very short timeframe. The Ecology Center is very concerned that the City’s proposal would jeopardize the viability, safety, and feel of a celebrated community resource. The City’s proposal reconfigures the farmers’ market into a single-file, narrow… Read more »

Happy Farmers’ Market Thanksgiving: The Not-So-Secret Holiday for Zero Food Waste

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Happy Farmers' Market Thanksgiving: The Not-So-Secret Holiday for Zero Food Waste
Did you need something else to love about Thanksgiving? Here you go: it’s a perfect poster child holiday for zero food waste. Thanksgiving, after all, falls before another very important holiday, unofficially known as Leftovers Day. More than just plates full of our favorite foods, Thanksgiving is also a day to respect and honor the… Read more »

Calling All Crafters: 2014 Farmers’ Market Crafts Fair Application Available Now

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Calling All Crafters: 2014 Farmers' Market Crafts Fair Application Available Now
A favorite event of the Farmers’ Market community is right around the corner: the Crafts Fair! This year, the event will be held on two Saturdays, December 13 and December 20. After being run by the incredible Kirk Lumpkin for many years, the Crafts Fair is under new leadership. We’re looking for both new and… Read more »