Special Events
Donate to Haiti
Hear the Pasternak's Story
The Pasternak family, who run and own Devil's Gulch Ranch were in Haiti during the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12th. The Pasternak's volunteer in Haiti a few times a year, to train farmers on sustainable pig and rabbit production.
Through their 501(c)3 non-profit they are now collecting donations for relief efforts. Myriam has started a blog to keep people updated on such efforts. Visit their website to learn more, see videos, photos and donate.
The Road to Successful Business Planning for your Farm
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Novato, Ca
Two workshops covering what you need to know to run
a profitable farming business:
Workshop #1 Assessing Your Cropping Opportunities
Identifying crop opportunities
Examining your cropping opportunities
Recordkeeping of production expenses
Risk management
Adding value to your products
Workshop #2 Assessing Your Marketing Opportunities
Identifying marketing channels
Understanding your marketing costs
Evaluating your financing needs
Regulatory considerations
Learn more.
Northbay Farmers Market Cookbook
Summer 2009
Marin Farmers Markets
Hot of the press! Check out the "Northbay Farmers Market Cookbook" by Brigitte Moran with Amelia Spilger. This book tells the stories of our local farmers and food purveyors, while inspiring eaters to save the world one recipe at a time.
Growing the Future: Farming Families of Marin
Febuary 2009 - October 2010
The Marin History Museum
"Growing the Future" celebrates the rich heritage of family run farms and ranches in Marin, continuing the legacy of locally produced food. Learn about Marin Farmers Markets role in supporting Marin County's agricultural legacy. The exhibit will run at the Boyd Gate House galleries in San Rafael from February 2009 - October 2010. To learn more visit the Marin History Museum website.
