If you ask food experts like Michael Pollan, Marian Nestle, Gary Nabhan, Vandana Shiva, and numerous other writers and s…
The 10 Biggest Issues With the Global Food System
If you ask food experts like Michael Pollan, Marian Nestle, Gary Nabhan, Vandana Shiva, and numerous other writers and s…
Figs: Not Just for Newtons
There they sit in their dusky purple or light green glory. So sweet, so soft, so decadent. Figs. Figs have two short sea…
The 10 Biggest Issues with the Global Food System: Part 2 of 2
Last week we began a discussion on the biggest issues in the food system. We noted that the issues are all connected and…
Pick a Peck: It’s Time for Sweet Peppers
In my farmers’ markets right now, there are piles upon piles of peppers: Gypsy peppers, banana peppers, poblano pe…
The 10 Biggest Issues With the Global Food System: Part 1 of 2
If you ask food experts like Michael Pollan, Marian Nestle, Gary Nabhan, Vandana Shiva, and numerous other writers and s…
Sweet, Savory, Spreadable: Fall’s First Fruit 3 Ways
As summer slowly morphs into fall the scent of apples permeates the market stalls. So many varieties – from Pink L…
How Family Farming Revitalizes Local Economies
If you’ve been shopping at Northern California Farmers’ Markets for several years, you may have noticed that…