| CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | February 3, 2017
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| FEATURE
Mushroom Business Booms at Far West Fungi
| Whether for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, Americans are eating less meat, which is good news for John Garrone of Far West Fungi.
"We're getting away from the large meat portions, and moving toward smaller meat portions with larger veggie portions, or elimination of meat altogether. Mushrooms are an easy transition," John says. "Plus, you can grow mushrooms on waste materials, such as sawdust or straw."
Myco-curious eaters are starting to venture beyond the common cremini to discover the range of flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits that mushrooms offer. |
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| Parking Rate Changes at Washington Street
| Tuesday and Thursday shoppers, please note that the ACE lot at Embarcadero and Washington has raised their rates to $4/hour for the first 2 hours with validation; $8/hour after that, with validation at the CUESA Info Booth. On Saturdays, the best deal is still Golden Gateway Garage at 250 Clay Street--just $3 for the whole day with validation at the CUESA Info Booth!
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| | GROWING THE FUTURE
Innovations in Agriculture Panel Discussion
| Tomorrow | Join us at the CUESA Classroom at 10:30 for a free talk with several of our farmers about how they're innovating in their businesses, from creatively using olive oil byproducts to starting an on-farm chicken breeding program. Joining the discussion will be Ferry Plaza farms Bariani Olive Oil, Eatwell Farm, Frog Hollow Farm, and Lagier Ranches.
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| | COSPONSORED EVENT
Just Eat It Film Screening and Discussion at SPUR
| Tuesday, February 7 | After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, the filmmakers of Just Eat It pledged to quit grocery shopping and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. Join CUESA and SPUR at 654 Mission St., SF, for a film screening and discussion with local food waste experts to learn how you can manage your own food habits.
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| | HOT TICKET
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. Ticket prices go up after February 5!
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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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| | FOOD POLICY BITES
Why Trump's Immigration Actions Worry Bay Area Farms and Food Businesses
| Farmer Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce weighs in on the importance of immigrants to his business, and Bay Area restaurants announce participation in the new Sanctuary Restaurants program.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Winter Pizza or Pasta
| Who says you need tomatoes for pizza or pasta? Winter squash, greens, herbs, and pesto of carrot tops and chard make for a hearty assortment of toppings in this family-friendly recipe from our Foodwise Kids program.
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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.
Innovations in Agriculture Panel Discussion | Tomorrow, February 4 | 10:30 am
Market to Table Demo: Josh Even, Tosca Cafe | Tomorrow, February 4 | 12:00 pm
Market to Table Demo: Mat Schuster, Canela Bistro & Wine Bar | Saturday, February 11 | 10:30 am
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: Yeyen Gunawan, La Vie Wellness | Sunday, February 5 | 11:00 am
Market to Table Demo: Dominica Rice-Cisneros, Cosecha | Sunday, February 12 | 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 4
Returning: Happy Quail Farms
Out: Blossom Bluff Orchards, Devoto Orchards, Jamnation, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, St. Benoit Creamery
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | February 5
Returning: Sharp Brothers, Skyelark Ranch
Out: Casa Rosa Farms, Cholita Linda, Dot's Baking Pantry, Fresno Family Farm, Lucky Dog Hot Sauce
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | February 6
Out: Snyders Honey
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | February 8
New! Hidden Star Orchards
Returning: Achadinha Cheese Company, City Bees, The Farmer's Wife, Lovabowl, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen |
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