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.
Bill: Defining Mobile Farmers Markets & Welcoming WIC
The Agricultural Institute of Marin and Fresh Approach are co-sponsoring a state bill (AB 2786), which would amend the California Retail Food Code to include a new definition for mobile farmers’ market and direct the CA Dept of Public Health to establish criteria for the authorization of mobile farmers’ markets.
Agricultural Resilience In the Face of Extreme Dry Conditions
Agricultural Resilience In the Face of Extreme Dry Conditions: A Marin and Sonoma Partnership Response and Recommendations. Written by Marin and Sonoma County agencies and organizations, this report documents collective and coordinated responses to the extreme dry conditions from 2019 through 2022.
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.
Bay Area Farmers Come Together Amid Historic Drought
Written by Matt Dolkas at MALT: Farmers from around the Bay Area congregated this week at MALT-protected Black Mountain Ranch for a workshop on low water farming practices and to compare notes as to what’s working amid the region’s historic drought.
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.
Grand Lake Farmers Market on TV!
We recently had the pleasure of hosting KQED reporter and producer Cecilia Phillips at Grand Lake Farmers Market for their new KQED spin-off series, Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!
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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