Catch of the Day: H & H Fresh Fish Co.

March 16, 2012

Shopping for fish can be an intimidating proposition for ethical eaters. H & H Fresh Fish, our newest seafood vendor, hopes to clear up the murky waters.

Flatland Flower Farm Wants to Get You Growing

March 2, 2012

Want to grow your own food but not sure where to start? Dan Lehrer of Flatland Flower Farm offers a few tips to take the worry out of urban gardening.

California Considers a Cottage Food Law

February 24, 2012

In California, it’s a misdemeanor for homemade food artisans to sell their products. A new bill aims to change the rules.

Scholarships Grow Better Farms

February 17, 2012

Through scholarships, CUESA supports farmers on the path to sustainability. Recipients from Bodega & Yerba Santa Goat Cheese and Far West Fungi share their experiences.

Peach Farmer Carl Rosato Takes Home a Sustie

February 10, 2012

“One-man university” Carl Rosato of Woodleaf Farm was recently honored with an EcoFarm Sustie award for his lasting impact on sustainable agriculture.

Bringing Organic Milk to Market

January 31, 2012

For Ferry Plaza market goers, the name Saint Benoît is synonymous with French-style organic yogurt in old-fashioned clay crocks. Now, they’re bring fresh organic milk from pasture to market.

New Standards for Humane Eggs

January 27, 2012

As of February 2012, CUESA has adopted a new standard that allows only pasture-raised eggs to be sold in Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

The Lexicon of Sustainability

January 26, 2012

Urban farmer. Heirloom. Food security. Methane digester. These are just a few of the terms you’ll find in the Lexicon of Sustainability, a series of portraits that speak the language of a growing movement.

A New Standard for Eggs at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

January 26, 2012

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Seeds for Young Farmers

January 20, 2012

With 500,000 farmers poised to retired in by 2030, nurturing the next generation of farmers is vital to our food system. A new study looks at the challenges young farmers face and what they need to succeed.

Good Food Awards Spotlight Food Crafters

January 13, 2012

Meet award-winning food artisans who are redefining good food at the Good Food Awards, hosted by CUESA at the Ferry Building on January 13 and 14.

A New Era for Eggs

December 9, 2011

Free-range. Cage-free. Pasture-raised. What’s the difference? For egg producers who raise their hens on pasture, converting consumers means communicating the true costs and value.