The Dirt on Soil

September 21, 2012

Does dirt matter? Discover the rich underground world of soil and learn more at the CUESA Classroom on Saturday.

Seeds of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: An Interview with Sibella Kraus

September 13, 2012

CUESA celebrates the 20th anniversary of the one-time Ferry Plaza Harvest Market, which grew into the market we know and love today.

 

A Food Forest in the Desert

September 7, 2012

Fresh dates are back! Date and citrus farmer Robert Lower at Flying Disc Ranch is growing a permaculture food forest in the arid Coachella Valley.

Volunteer of the Month: Jennifer Williams

September 6, 2012

Volunteers contribute to CUESA in countless ways. We’re thrilled to recognize our September Volunteer of the Month, Jennifer Williams.

What the Angels Eat

August 16, 2012

Mark Twain said of the watermelon, “When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat.” Discover the wide variety of melons at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Volunteer of the Month: Barry Jan

August 8, 2012

August Volunteer of the Month Barry Jan has been photographing for CUESA since the market’s early days on Green Street.

Farming without Water

August 3, 2012

As the nation grapples with the worst drought in decades, farmers on the coast of California practice the lost art of dryland agriculture.

An Everlasting Meal

July 20, 2012

How can you eat well and responsibly on a budget? Author and chef Tamar Adler shows us how to cook with economy and grace.

Next Generation Farmer: Amber Balakian

July 12, 2012

Amber Balakian might not strike you as the “typical” farmer, but with her colorful tomato sauces, she is helping shepherd her family farm into a new era.

Summer Recipes

July 6, 2012

Summer is here, which means melons, peppers, tomatoes, and more! Here are 20+ farmers market–inspired recipes to celebrate the season.

Volunteer of the Month: Sina McGriff

July 4, 2012

Volunteers contribute to CUESA in countless ways. We’re thrilled to recognize our July Volunteer of the Month, Sina McGriff.

Sweetness & Light: The Making of CandyCots

June 29, 2012

The fascinating story of CandyCot apricots, an eagerly anticipated summer treat, begins more than 6,000 miles away.