Springing Forward into Summer

June 1, 2012

Summer is almost here! What farmers market treats are you looking forward to? We’ll give you the inside scoop on the season’s gems.

Growing a New Crop of Farmers

May 18, 2012

As many of the nation’s farmers approach retirement, the California Farm Academy and small family farms are training the next generation of farmers in California.

Safer Waters for Salmon

May 11, 2012

What’s the fate of local salmon? Bay Area farmers are doing their part to restore habitat for native salmon to thrive.

Grange Brew: Tapping into Beer's Agricultural Roots

May 4, 2012

Can drinking be an agricultural act? A handful of local craft brewers are connecting the farm and the bottle.

Expanding Urban Ag in San Francisco

April 27, 2012

Community garden space is in high demand in San Francisco, with waiting lists growing. New legislation aims to expand the city’s urban agriculture program.

Another Schoolyard Comes to Market

April 20, 2012

Schoolyard to Market students are growing more than vegetables. Support school garden education by shopping at their booth on April 28 and May 12 and 19.

A Fair Deal for California's Farmworkers

April 6, 2012

There is a burgeoning effort to bring the Food Justice Certified label to California, with strawberry grower Swanton Berry Farm among those leading the way.

Inside America's Food Industry

March 23, 2012

Tracie McMillan, the author of The American Way of Eating, goes undercover to trace the story of industrial food from field to plate.

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.