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Film: The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Wed, 5/4/05, 1:00pm
Kabuki Theater, Fillmore/Sutter in SF
CUESA and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) are sponsoring two screenings of Taggart Siegel's documentary, The Real Dirt on Farmer John, during the San Francisco International Film Festival. Join us for the story of a mid-western farmer who defied all odds and started a successful organic farm on his family farmland.
Ripe for Change: Rethinking California's Food Economy (SF)
Wed, 5/4/05, 7pm
Ferry Building, Market/Embarcadero in SF
Why, despite its role as one of the world's leading agricultural economies, is California a net importer of food? Why are California's top food-producing counties among the poorest and most food-insecure in the country? How is corporate consolidation affecting the food system? Why does food produced locally often appear to be more expensive that food produced abroad? The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) addresses these and many other questions, and offers an exciting and attainable vision for the future of food and farming in California. Join us for the launch of "Ripe for Change" with Helena Norberg-Hodge and others. Info: 510-548-4915, california@isec.org.uk.
Green Drinks Happy Hour
Wed, 5/4/055:30pm-7:30pm
77 Natoma St. between 1st/2nd. (Natoma is in b/w Howard and Mission) in SF
Green Drinks meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Varnish Fine Arts gallery/bar. Connect with other local Bay Area environmentalists in a casual mixer. This month's is in conjunction with the Berkeley Environmental Alumni Network.
Ripe for Change: Rethinking California's Food Economy (East Bay)
Fri, 5/6/05, 7:30pm
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., @ Bonita in Berkeley
Why, despite its role as one of the world's leading agricultural economies, is California a net importer of food? Why are California's top food-producing counties among the poorest and most food-insecure in the country? How is corporate consolidation affecting the food system? Why does food produced locally often appear to be more expensive that food produced abroad? The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) addresses these and many other questions, and offers an exciting and attainable vision for the future of food and farming in California. Join us for the launch of "Ripe for Change" with Helena Norberg-Hodge and others. Info: 510-548-4915, california@isec.org.uk.
Meet the Farmer: Joseph Minocchi of White Crane Springs Ranch
Sat, 5/7/05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, Ferry Building in SF; Free
Part of the CUESA Education Program. Get the lowdown straight from the producer!
Edible Landscaping and Food Forests
Sat, 5/7/05, 10:00am-1:00pm
Wildheart Gardens, 463 61st Street, @ Telegraph in Oakland
$10 EC members, $15 general, no one turned away for lack of funds
Come visit this backyard/community garden and see how in a few years a lawn was turned into an edible paradise. See the mulching and no-dig methods that transformed this backyard into a garden that is now reaping lots of food. This garden was inspired by Ruth Stout, Masanobu Fukuoka, David Holmgren and Bill Mollison. Get abundant ideas for your own space to make more food forests abound. Taught by Christopher Shein of Wildheart Gardens, Merritt College, and the Oakland Permaculture Institute. Info: 510-548-2220 x233.
Shop with the Chef: Dennis Leary of Canteen
Sat, 5/7/05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, Ferry Building in SF; Free
Part of the CUESA Education Program. See and taste the seasonal produce local chefs are buying and cooking!
Designing Your Edible Landscape
Sat, 5/7/05, 10:30am-2:30pm
Common Ground, 559 College Ave. in Palo Alto; $30
Turn your lawn and boring hedges and foundation plants to a pleasing garden of edible delights. Even small urban gardens can provide a healthful, organic harvest. Bring a bagged lunch. We'll carpool to a local garden in the afternoon. Info: 650-493-6072.
Cooking Demo & Book Signing ~ Michael Schlow - It's About Time
Sat, 5/7/05, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, Ferry Building in SF; Free
Part of the CUESA Education Program.
Cowgirl Creamery Guest Cheesemaker: Old Chatham Sheepherding Company
Sat, 5/7/05, 8:00am-2:00pm
Cowgirl Creamery, Ferry Building Marketplace, Market/Embarcadero in SF; Free
Are you a fan of luscious sheep's milk cheeses? If so, then you should mark your calendars for when Allyson Zolner will be representing Old Chatham Sheepherding Company at the Ferry Plaza. Old Chatham Sheepherding Company began in 1994 in the rolling hills of the Upper Hudson River Valley. Owners Tom & Nancy Clark were in the forefront of producing sheeps' milk cheeses here in the US, starting with 150 sheep. Their flock, which has grown to over 1000 East Friesian cross-bred sheep, produces the milk that is used to make their award-winning sheep's milk cheeses and yogurt. A neighboring farm provides them with BHG-free cow's milk for their sheep and cow's milk cheeses. The cheeses are made in the Camembert-style - rich and buttery with a white edible rind. Stop by to talk with Allyson and taste these delicious cheeses.
Spring Breakfast at the Ferry Building
Sun, 5/8/05
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, Ferry Building in SF; $45/adults; $15/kids
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market fourth annual Spring Breakfast by the Bay will be held on Mother's Day, May 8th. More details to come! Reservations can be made beginning March 22nd. RSVP by calling 291.3276 x 103, clicking the link above, or come to the market booth.
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