Tag Archives: Ecology Center Farmers’ Markets

We’re Hiring for Youth Positions, Administrative Associate, Lead Farmers’ Market Manager & Events Coordinator – Apply Soon!

by
We're Hiring for Youth Positions, Administrative Associate, Lead Farmers' Market Manager & Events Coordinator - Apply Soon!
Come work with us! Our Youth Development program is offering exciting new youth positions that offer first steps for the next generation of environmental leaders. We’re also looking for part time and full time staff in our Education & Engagement and Food & Farming programs. Brief details for these positions are below. Help us find… Read more »

South Berkeley Farmers’ Market seeks a cheese vendor!

by
South Berkeley Farmers' Market seeks a cheese vendor!
The Ecology Center’s vibrant South Berkeley Farmers’ Market is looking to welcome a new cheese vendor to the market. Please spread the word to your favorite dairy farmers, creameries, and cheesemakers! This market operates every Tuesday from 2-6:30pm at Alcatraz and Adeline on the Berkeley-Oakland border. Preference will be given to local, small-scale producers who… Read more »

10 ways we moved the needle in 2014

by
10 ways we moved the needle in 2014
Here’s what’s inspiring us to think big for 2015: 1. We helped pass Measure D, doing what we always do: convening, creating content-rich events, engaging the community, and changing the environment so it supports health, justice, and resilience. 2. Market Match expanded to 153 farmers’ markets in California, creating 46,412 purchases of affordable fruits and… Read more »

Cottage Food Operators, Come Sell at our Farmers’ Market

by
Cottage Food Operators, Come Sell at our Farmers' Market
The Ecology Center Farmers’ Market team is looking for Cottage Food Operators that want to sell at our Saturday Downtown Berkeley farmers’ market! Cottage food is a growing part of the local food system, which got a huge boost when California enacted the Homemade Food Act in 2013. This law legalized the production of certain… Read more »

North Berkeley Farmers’ Market Canceled Tomorrow, 12/11/14

by
North Berkeley Farmers' Market Canceled Tomorrow, 12/11/14
Due to unsafe weather conditions, the North Berkeley Thursday Market is canceled on 12/11/14. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please note that the Ecology Center Farmers’ Markets operate RAIN OR SHINE. We have canceled the market exclusively due to high winds. We have learned from experience these conditions endanger our vendors and customers by creating… Read more »