In Search of the Promised Tomatoland, Part 2: The Alternatives

August 26, 2011

Nobody wants mealy, chemical-laden, tasteless tomatoes grown by slave labor in Florida. But what are the alternatives?

In Search of the Promised Tomatoland, Part 1: The Problem

August 19, 2011

Learn about industrial Florida tomato farming in this article based on a panel with Tomatoland author Barry Estabrook and other farm and labor experts.

Next Generation Farmer: Lizzy Glashoff

August 5, 2011

Taking over the farm with her brothers while their parents are in China hasn’t been easy for Lizzy Glashoff. Then again, that’s not why she’s a farmer.

Next Generation Farmer: Tou Moua

July 22, 2011

Although their parents still work full-time, the Moua children of Chue’s Farm are the backbone of the business. Hear from Tou, one of eleven, about their life on this Fresno-based vegetable farm.

Keeping Black Farmers in the Picture

July 16, 2011

We mark Black Agriculture Awareness Week with a look at this small but important population.

Next Gen Farmers: The Martino Sisters

July 11, 2011

When they’re not in school, Belle and Vivian Martino are intergral to their family’s stone fruit farm

Next Gen Farmer: Ana Catalán

July 1, 2011

As the youngest child and only daughter of María Catalán, matriarch and owner of Catalán Family Farm, 23-year-old Ana Catalán plays a crucial role in the workings of this Hollister-based organic farm.

Pastured Eggs: What it Really Takes

June 17, 2011

Two pastured egg producers talk about the challenges behind their work, and their drive to raise laying hens on pasture, regardless.

Local Fizz

June 3, 2011

“I’m interested in taking the vocabulary and the ideas that really drive a lot of modern San Francisco cuisine — i.e., seasonal, healthy, farmers market-driven, and focused on sustainable practices and strong flavors – and applying those exact same ideas to soda,” says Jesse Friedman of SodaCraft.

Farm Bill 2012: Thinking Ahead

May 31, 2011

Experts weigh in on the upcming bill and take a hard look at farm subsidies.

Farming Fiber

May 20, 2011

“We see people who are eating food from the farmers markets and going to restaurants where they know the farms, but they’re wearing clothes that equate to eating meals at 7-11,”

From the Schoolyard to the Market

May 13, 2011

Time to plan your spring garden! Life Learning Academy students will be bringing their school garden–grown plant starts to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturday, April 21.