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The Berkeley Farmers’ Markets are Expanding!

May 27, 2020 by Nina Scoville

As the season and weather changes, summertime farmers are returning to market, and more shoppers too! In order to continue to maintain a safe market for all, with adequate space for social distancing, the City of Berkeley has provided additional space for all three of the Berkeley Farmers’ Market in order to safely space out… Read more »

Love Your Market? Volunteer!

April 30, 2020 by Ecology Center

Looking for a way to give back to your community in this challenging time? Become a volunteer at the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets! As an essential service, the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets continue to provide fresh, healthy food for the community and a livelihood for small and mid-scale farmers. We have implemented extensive operational changes to protect… Read more »

Ebbs and Flows: State of Water in California

May 4, 2017 by Galen Folk

Galen Folk is the Ecology Center’s Youth Program Assistant. Since 2015, Galen has worked at the Farm Fresh Choice stand, providing healthy, affordable food every Tuesday to South Berkeley, and has supported our Education & Engagement program, and communications staff. Galen was key to the launch of the Ecology Center’s new Instagram account. This post … Read more »

Video: Undersecretary Concannon Visits Our Farmers’ Market

March 24, 2016 by Ecology Center

Earlier this month, a very special guest came to our farmers’ market: United States Department of Agriculture’s Undersecretary of Agriculture Kevin Concannon visited for National Nutrition Month! Our staff met with Undersecretary Concannon to discuss CalFresh (California’s food stamps, referred to as SNAP nationally) access at farmers’ markets and incentives like Market Match. Our Market… Read more »

Update on North Berkeley Farmers’ Market Relocation

July 1, 2015 by Ecology Center

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 »