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.
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.
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.
Agricultural Institute of Marin Opposes Sonoma County Measure J
The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) OPPOSES Measure J, a proposal that threatens the very backbone of Sonoma County’s agricultural heritage, food security and economic stability.
Marin Voice: Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
As Farm Manager for Star Route Farms—the oldest continuously certified organic farm in California—Annabelle rubs the sleep from her eyes, takes her first sip of coffee, and gets ready to head to the farmers market.
Victory for Market Match: Securing $35 Million in State Budget
Amidst a state budget deficit, together we saved the Market Match program!
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.
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.
CEO Corner: Support Measure A for sustainable agriculture
Measure A’s sustainable agriculture program ensures that the people who grow our food can remain in operation. Farms and ranches that use climate-smart practices have the potential to help reverse the climate crisis and reduce extreme weather, like drought and wildfire.
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.
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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