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Wild, Foraged, and Indigenous Foods at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, 4/14/12

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Wild, Foraged, and Indigenous Foods at the Farmers' Market this Saturday, 4/14/12
Our modern-day American diet relies on only about 30 plant species, while 200 years ago a Native Californian’s diet would have included about thousand. Many of these plants are still available free for the gathering along with many “weeds” introduced from other continents. This Saturday, come to the Farmers’ Market from 10 am to 3… Read more »

Holiday Schedule for the Ecology Center’s Programs

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Holiday Schedule for the Ecology Center's Programs
This week we’re going strong in the last stretch! Be sure to come and support our Store and Farmers’ Market with any last minute gifts or meal needs. In the week between Christmas and New Years, we will be taking a rest to celebrate the holidays. The Farmers’ Market will run as usual on Saturday,… Read more »

Dish Up the Fresh Stuff from Today’s Farmers’ Market

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Dish Up the Fresh Stuff from Today's Farmers' Market
Thanksgiving chefs, your market day has come! Today, Tuesday, is the last market before our favorite food-centered holiday on Thursday. Be sure to come by Derby and MLK Jr. Way in Berkeley from 2 – 6 pm. The vendors are well-stocked in lots of produce, bread, cheeses and other fresh foods to round out your… Read more »

Today’s Special: Zero Waste meets Farm-to-Fork Purchasing at the Ecology Center Farmers’ Market

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Today's Special: Zero Waste meets Farm-to-Fork Purchasing at the Ecology Center Farmers' Market
Ecology Center Farmers’ Market Manager Francesca Costa reports on a bustling new stand at the North Berkeley Farmers’ Market: There’s a bustling new stand at the North Berkeley Farmers’ Market. Emanating alluring smells of warmed buttermilk biscuits and fresh vegetables sautéed in garlic, “Today’s Special” is quickly becoming a popular spot for farmers’ market goers… Read more »