Category: California
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SunCoast Market Co-Op
SunCoast Market Co-Op After a decade of community organizing, planning, and fundraising, SunCoast Market Co‑Op officially opened its doors on January 31, 2026 in Imperial Beach, California—becoming the first food co-op to serve the San Diego South Bay region. The community-owned grocery store was created to increase access to fresh,…
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Go-Go Grocery Markets – Bringing Fresh Food to the Community
Go-Go Grocery Markets – Bringing Fresh Food to the Community In Los Angeles County, Go-Go Grocery Markets is redefining what a farmers market can look like. Founded by Derrick Chapman, this mobile farmers market brings fresh, locally sourced food directly into communities that often face barriers to accessing healthy options.…
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Terra Madre Americas 2025
Terra Madre Americas 2025 First-ever Terra Madre Americas brought global food traditions to California’s capital and it also offered an invaluable learning laboratory for producers and food entrepreneurs. A new report highlights A Taste of California Pavilion: Terra Madre Americas 2025 vendor feedback. We surveyed participating vendors to gauge how…
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Prosperity Market enriches small-scale farmers and local food businesses in LA region
Prosperity Market Enriches Small-scale Farmers and Local Food Businesses in LA Region The Issue In response to systemic food insecurity and economic instability in Black America, exacerbated by the pandemic, Carmen Dianne and Kara Still launched Prosperity Market in 2020 to be a solution that strengthens the local economy, supports…
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Solving the Puzzle of Food Insecurity by Re-discovering the American Farmer: Innovator / Scientist / First Responder
Solving the Puzzle of Food Insecurity by Re-discovering the American Farmer: Innovator / Scientist / First Responder California State University, Fresno Introduces The Southside Market Project The Issue Despite being one of the most agriculturally rich and productive regions in the United States, parts of Fresno County are food deserts. The Fresno metropolitan…
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Fortifying Food Businesses in the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires
Fortifying Food Businesses in the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires January 2025. A series of devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, driving out homeowners, farmers, students, and businesses from their homes and places of work. The Eaton Fire burned for 24 days, but even before the disaster was…
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Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Cultivates New Food Businesses: La Bisnaga Organic Farm
Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Cultivates New Food Businesses: La Bisnaga Organic Farm The Issue The owner of La Bisnaga Organic Farm was previously a farmworker, working for large companies in the Salinas Valley region. His desire had been growing for years to do something on his own and benefit…
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California Farmlink Invests in the Future of California Agriculture: Loan Capital, Land Access, and Business Education for Farmers and Ranchers
California Farmlink Invests in the Future of California Agriculture: Loan Capital, Land Access, and Business Education for Farmers and Ranchers The Issue For many small- and mid-scale California farmers, land ownership isn’t just a goal, it’s the foundation for financial stability, self-reliance, and generational wealth. Financial hurdles and leasing farmland…
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UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Champions Strong Regional Food Economy with CA Food Hub Convening
California Food Hub Convening UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Champions Strong Regional Food Economy with CA Food Hub Convening The Issue Through the Southwest Regional Food Business Center (SWRFBC), we have initiated a statewide effort to support and connect food hub stakeholders across California. Improving coordination among California’s food…
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Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Increases Market Access for Farmers with Gold Star Foods Collaboration
ALBA staff ALBA farmers and Gold Star staff Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Increases Market Access for Farmers with Gold Star Foods Collaboration What is the issue? Most of ALBA’s farmers market their product through local distributors, some of which have been instrumental in helping farmers move volumes of their…