The Feed
Stay connected with The Feed—your go-to source for the latest news, updates, and insights. From farm stories and seasonal recipes to in-depth features on our partners and upcoming events, we keep you informed and inspired. The Feed also highlights AIM’s policy work, advocacy efforts, and initiatives to support a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food system.
Donor Profile: Carolyn Jensen
Carolyn Jensen has been shopping at the Marin Farmers Market since 1997 and sharing her colorful produce hauls and delicious market-inspired meals on Instagram under the handle GatherWeekly for over 9 years.
Policy Update - Sacramento Success! And Important Upcoming Legislation to Watch Out For
We have had some recent policy successes to support healthy food access and climate resiliency, while continuing to work through challenges affecting our local food supply and the future of organic and organic and sustainable agriculture.
Gather for the Planet Recipe & Chef Spotlight
As part of this year’s annual fundraiser, Gather for the Planet, AIM has teamed up with local chefs to spotlight what makes the farmers market so special—delicious, locally grown food, the farmers and artisans who produce it, the communities it sustains, and the land from which it comes.
AIM Gather for the Planet KWMR radio interview
Amanda Eichstaedt, KWMR Interview with Andy Naja-Riese, Gather for the Planet, originally aired August 14th, 2024, 9 AM on The Lowdown.
Victory for Market Match: Securing $35 Million in State Budget
Amidst a state budget deficit, together we saved the Market Match program!
Harvesting Memories: Farm Day 2024
At the Marin County Farm Day 2024, we were joined by curious minds and food enthusiasts with a host of Northern California ranchers, farmers, producers, and educators gathered to spark the young minds about where their food comes from.
Announcing the 2023 Climate Action Champion Nominees
“Gather for the Planet ‘' Gala Event and Fundraiser is an opportunity for local food supporters and food system advocates to eat, dance, and come together around one common goal: to build a healthier, more equitable, Earth-friendly local and regional food system.
The Future of Marin’s Farms and Ranches – Challenges and Opportunities
David Lewis, Director of University of California Cooperative Extension in Marin, guides a presentation by the leaders of a group of dedicated and coordinated support organizations who assist area rancher and farmers to achieve on-farm production and environmental goals.
CVNL 30th Annual Heart of Marin™ Awards
AIM's CEO, Andy Naja-Riese, was recognized with the Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership (CVNL) 2022 Heart of Marin™ Excellence in Leadership Award presented to an executive director who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and whose vision has inspired meaningful and lasting change benefiting the organization and community.
CEO Corner: AIM’s Center for Food and Agriculture Update
As many of you know, AIM is spearheading the ongoing development for our Center for Food and Agriculture (CFA), place for our flagship Marin Farmers Market to become a zero-waste farmers market and educational space dedicated to healthier food culture.
CEO Corner: CalFresh Awareness Month
The month of May marks CalFresh Awareness Month, the official month dedicated to increasing public awareness of CalFresh. CalFresh helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing improved access to healthy and nutritious foods. Last year, we distributed over $960,000 in benefits to increase equity at our markets!
CEO Corner: It’s Time to Rethink our Food System
The state legislative season is getting active, and AIM has joined up with 14 other organizations working in agriculture, environmental justice, and environmental groups as part of the Food & Farm Resilience Coalition.
Project Cereal
A campaign from our partner organization Conscious Kitchen that is transforming school food supply chains to feature more fresh and organic foods. The project advocates for healthier school breakfasts that are made from foods free of pesticides and herbicides like glyphosate. Project Cereal is helping build the capacity for school cafeterias in West Contra Costa County to serve organic cereal and organic milk daily, sourced from local farmers and ranchers using responsible practices.
Sustainable Agriculture worth Measure A Support
Marin County supervisors approved a revised version of the Measure A sales tax measure for the June 7 ballot. We would like to commend the Marin County Board of Supervisors for preserving the future of Marin County’s agricultural land by allocating 20% of Measure A funds toward land stewardship, conservation easements.
2,500 Donated Bounty Boxes
In January 2021, AIM teamed up with the TomKat Foundation and the Office of Kat Taylor to address the ongoing challenges of hunger and economic loss within Marin communities. Under the Growing the Table initiative, AIM was able to distribute Bounty Boxes free-of-charge to Marin families and older adults facing financial hardship.
Stop Hate Against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders
At the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM), we condemn hate in all forms, including hate crimes against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
A Resilient and Equitable Food and Farming System in California
Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D- Hollister) made an exciting announcement about a bill he just introduced called the Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act (AB 125).
Rollin’ Root honored with “Excellence in Innovation Award”
On January 7th, AIM’s Rollin’ Root mobile food truck won the award for “Excellence in Innovation" from the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s 28th Annual Heart of Marin Awards.
We Reached our Stretch Goal
On December 31st, our campaign concluded having raised $55,600. This is above and beyond our original goal, and we’re so thankful to you. And as promised, market shoppers got a good laugh when Andy dressed up as a bunch of grapes at the market in celebration of meeting the goal.
Support Farmers Impacted by the Wildfires
How are you doing, during this time of fires and smoke? It has felt like quite a marathon here in the Bay Area over the past few weeks.
Our Recipes: Cooking with the Seasons
Using fresh ingredients sourced directly from AIM farmers markets, we’ve developed seasonal recipes that you can make in the comfort of your home—all for under $30.
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