| CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | February 10, 2017
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| FEATURE
True Love for Local Flowers
| Though many of us think about local and organic when it comes to the food we put in our bodies, we may not think about the origin or environmental impact of the flowers we give to our loved ones on Valentine's Day. Every rose has its thorn--and it probably comes with a heavy carbon footprint, too.
"People who buy their produce locally don't necessarily realize that buying local flowers is just as important," says Sandi McGinnis-Garcia of McGinnis Ranch, who grows both food and flowers in Watsonville.
Since trade agreements relaxed tariffs on South American imports in the 1990s, American growers have faced stiff competition from growers in Colombia and Ecuador, where flowers can be grown with cheaper labor and looser pesticide regulations. Today, the U.S. imports upwards of 80 percent of its cut flowers.
This Valentine's Day, you can show your love for local farmers, farmworkers, and the environment by ditching the long-stem roses, thorns and all, and picking what's fresh and in season. |
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| | | LOCAL LOVE
Tonight! Food from the Heart at the Ferry Building
| "Food from the Heart" returns to the Ferry Building Marketplace tonight. Stroll the candlelit Grand Nave, where merchants and restaurateurs will be offering seasonal hors d'oeuvres and wine. Stop by CUESA's table for a free citrus tasting, and pucker up at our #citrusselfie photo op. Proceeds from the evening benefit Slow Food San Francisco.
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| | HOT TICKET
Last Chance! Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market
| Wednesday, February 15 | Book the date: CUESA's Cocktails of the Farmers Market series is back! Join CUESA, the United States Bartenders Guild, and Friends of the SF Public Library for a night of literary-inspired seasonal drinks and bites at the Ferry Building. Purchase a season pass to all three 2017 cocktail nights to save money and receive special perks.
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| | SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEET
Market Pop-Ups for Valentine's Day
| Tuesday, February 14 | Indulge your loved ones and yourself this Valentine's Day! In addition to our usual lineup of Tuesday vendors, Schoolyard to Market is making a special appearance at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for Valentine's Day. Local high school students from Life Learning Academy will be selling their "Bee the Change" honey, harvested from their school garden beehives. Three Babes Bakeshop will also be popping up with brownies and pie.
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| | SWEETS AND TREATS
Farmers Market Valentine's Day Guide
| Beyond sustainable flowers, you'll find delicious handcrafted treats for your sweetie and yourself at the market, from baked goods and apple cider caramels to oysters and bubbly farmstead cider. See our Valentine's Day guide for inspiration.
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| | EVENING TALK
Funding the Hands That Feed Us: Investing in Local Farmers | Wednesday, February 22 | In addition to farmers markets and CSAs, direct financial investment is another way urban residents can support the economic livelihoods of farmers and have a stake in the future of the food system. This gathering will explore how community members can invest in local farms, learn about a successful farmer-investor relationship, and hear from farmers about current opportunities for investment.
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| | FARM EXCURSION
New! Nuts for Bees:
A Farm-to-Hive Adventure | Sunday, February 26 | It's blossom time in the almond orchards, and the bees are busy! Join us for a field trip to the Central Valley to take in the beauty of the flowers and see pollination and almond farming in action. Then we'll return to the city to learn about the bees that pollinate so many of our food crops, and to taste some hyperlocal SF honeys.
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| | FOOD POLICY BITES
Stand Up for Workers:
Say No to Andrew Puzder as Secretary of Labor
| Andrew Puzder, Labor Secretary nominee and CKE Restaurants (Carl's Jr.) CEO, is scheduled to have his confirmation on Thursday, February 16. Puzder opposes minimum wage increases and sick leave policies, and has had labor complaints filed against his business. Learn more from Restaurant Opportunities Center United and contact your senators to oppose this "Anti-Labor Secretary."
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Market Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette
| This versatile market salad from chef Josh Even of Tosca Cafe is easy to adapt with the seasons, but you can enjoy it now with tender red dandelion leaves, wild arugula, butter lettuce, and romaine fresh from the farmers market.
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Upcoming CUESA Programs
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, SF
Programs take place in the CUESA Classroom, south of the clock tower, behind the Info Booth.
Market to Table Demo: Mat Schuster, Canela Bistro & Wine Bar | Tomorrow, February 11 | 10:30 am
Market to Table Demo: Heena Patel, Rasoi | Saturday, February 18 | 10:30 am
Market to Table: Charles Phan, The Slanted Door | Saturday, February 18 | 12:00 pm
Jack London Square Farmers Market, Oakland
Find us adjacent to the CUESA Info Booth near the Broadway entrance to the farmers market.
Market to Table Demo: Dominica Rice-Cisneros, Cosecha | Sunday, February 12 | 11:00 am
Seasonal Market Tasting | Sunday, February 19 | 11:00 am
See our full calendar » |
Market Update
This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please stop by the CUESA Info Booth for a market map or check online for any last-minute changes.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday | February 11 Returning: Bariani Olive Oil, Blossom Bluff Orchards, Brookside Orchids, Devoto Gardens, Happy Quail Farms, Jamnation, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, St. Benoit Creamery, Triple J Cellars
Out: Bella Viva Orchards, Capay Mills
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | February 12
Popping Up for Valentine's Day: McGinnis Ranch (flowers)
Returning: Casa Rosa Farms
Out: Delicious Kettle Corn, The Sharp Brothers, Skyelark Ranch, Stepladder Ranch
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | February 14 Popping Up for Valentine's Day: Three Babes Bakeshop, Schoolyard to Market
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | February 16 New! Hidden Star Orchards
Returning: Achadinha Cheese Company, The Farmer's Wife, Ground Stew Farms, Lovabowl, Namu |
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