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.

Shayla Sosa 2/6/25 Shayla Sosa 2/6/25

Federal Funding Uncertainty & the Future of Local Food

Last week's potential spending pause on federal loans and grants caused shock waves and uncertainty across the country, including around some of our work here tied to AIM’s farmers markets.

Shayla Sosa 10/14/24 Shayla Sosa 10/14/24

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.

Shayla Sosa 5/21/24 Shayla Sosa 5/21/24

Save Market Match: Act Now

The #SaveMarketMatch coalition, including hundreds of organizations, farmers, and thousands of beneficiaries, continue to call on the budget leaders to prioritize funding for this vital safety-net program.

Shayla Sosa 3/4/24 Shayla Sosa 3/4/24

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.

Shayla Sosa 1/26/23 Shayla Sosa 1/26/23

CEO Corner: The Search For Eggs

An outbreak in avian flu is taking a toll on the conventional egg market. Large scale conventional egg layers—often raised in confined spaces and cages—are getting hit much harder by avian flu given the size of their flocks and the spread of the virus.

Shayla Sosa 9/6/22 Shayla Sosa 9/6/22

CEO Corner: The True Cost of Food

Lately we are seeing retail costs of food rising due to increased expenses (gas, labor, supplies, etc.) and inflationary related trends. It’s alarming, but also a good reminder to step back and talk about the true cost of food – as we all know that food costs more than what is paid at checkout.

Shayla Sosa 5/20/22 Shayla Sosa 5/20/22

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!

Shayla Sosa 3/8/22 Shayla Sosa 3/8/22

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.

Shayla Sosa 9/21/21 Shayla Sosa 9/21/21

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!

Shayla Sosa 4/12/21 Shayla Sosa 4/12/21

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.

Shayla Sosa 3/17/21 Shayla Sosa 3/17/21

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).

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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