Where's the Local Wheat?
March 1, 2013
The demand for locally grown and milled whole-grain wheat is on the rise, but only a few farmers are growing it.
Volunteer of the Month: Flora Gee
February 27, 2013
Flora Gee, CUESA’s March Volunteer of the Month, brings her dedication to database entry on a weekly basis.
Saving the Oysters
February 22, 2013
Our beloved bivalves are in trouble. Hog Island Oyster Co. is working on solutions.
Growing Sustainable Citrus and Soil
February 15, 2013
Ken Olsen of Olsen Organic Farm is not just growing delicious oranges and mandarins; he’s growing a healthy ecosystem.
Hard Cider Revival
February 8, 2013
Thanks some enterprising apple farmers, hard cider is going back to its roots. And it’s not that cloyingly sweet stuff you might remember.
A Complex Cup
February 1, 2013
At the farmers market, you can meet the farmer who grew your carrots, but the path coffee travels from farm to cup is much more mysterious.
Volunteer of the Month: Hollie Greene
January 30, 2013
Hollie Greene, CUESA’s February Volunteer of the Month, brings her enthusiasm and expertise to CUESA’s Foodwise Kids.
Organic Pioneers Reflect on 40 Years of CCOF
January 22, 2013
Ferry Plaza farmers share their stories from the frontlines of California’s certified organic movement.
Breaking Up the Foodopoly
January 18, 2013
How can we say no to big agribusiness as usual? Wenonah Hauter, author of Foodopoly, shares what can do to take back our food system.
Keepers of the Craft
January 11, 2013
Artisan guilds are getting a modern makeover as lost arts like craft brewing, food preservation, and butchery make their way into the mainstream.
New Digs for the New Year: Farmers Market Vendors Set Up Shop
January 4, 2013
Farmers market artisans and restaurateurs take the risky leap from pop-up tent to permanent shop.
Volunteer of the Month: Meb Byrne
January 2, 2013
Meb Byrne, CUESA’s January Volunteer of the Month, brings her exuberance for good food to cooking demos, festivals, and events.