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).

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.

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.

“Working in partnership with 35 farmers— many of whom are women or immigrants, and who use climate-smart practices—we have curated over 78,000 pounds of produce to nourish families in Oakland, San Francisco, and San Rafael

Did you know that 70% of the food we consume around the world today originated by Indigenous people’s of the Americas? This is an important fact we learned from White Mountain Apache Chef Nephi Craig in the recently released documentary Gather. On this Indigenous People’s Day, consider watching “Gather”.

AIM’s pilot episode of our new video series: Behind the Bounty Box gives you an inside look on how AIM curates our newest Program, the Bounty Box - “fresh from the market to curbside”.

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.

In honor of National Farmers Market Week, and in anticipation of AIM’s Market-to-Kitchen Cooking Experience, we had a chat with Chef Tony Adams about his passion for the markets, and what he’ll be teaching us on Aug 15-16.

Here at AIM, we love the summer season. In the California heat, the earth offers up some of its most luscious produce – from the sweet and fragrant strawberries, to crispy shishito peppers, to many varieties of refreshing melons (and so much more).

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are now more than 50% of the way towards reaching our fundraising goal of $150,000 for the Farmers Market Assistance Fund. Our generous friend Julia Violich will match your gift, up to a total of $10,000 by July 15, 2020 Please DOUBLE your donation by giving today.

A Message from our CEO, Andy Naja-Riese -

The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) denounces police brutality and recognizes that violence against Black people is a continuous injustice in America.

While the Farmers Markets are open as an essential service, several farmers, producers and makers, are offering CSA box pickups, home delivery and ordering online options.

AIM Farmers markets are currently offering weekly produce boxes filled with the freshest and most nutritional fruits and veggies available from our local farmers.

AIM plans to continue to operate our 7 certified farmers’ markets regularly for the foreseeable future in East Bay, Marin, and San Francisco as they provide a critical platform for our farmers and producers to sell to local communities.

There are countless reasons to buy local food. From mouth-watering fruit, produce at the peak of freshness, delicious meals made with love and local ingredients, to meeting the people who grow your food. Here are ten reasons why to support farmers markets.