027: AIM— Preserving the Farmer's Market for Everyone with Andy Naja-Riese

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">"The work we do has to work for the farmers and food makers, for our team members and colleagues, and how we can build positive momentum for everyone." —</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andy Naja-Riese</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Farmers Market offers a variety of benefits to the local community. They provide a convenient and accessible place to buy fresh and local produce which is often healthier and more sustainable than the produce available in the supermarket. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Purchasing seasonal produce and local products helps to support the local economy and farmers in the area and preserves traditional farming practices. These local vendors also help to offer education to the community about the importance of sustainable farming and help to strengthen the sense of community by providing a gathering place for members of the community. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Led by Andy Naja-Riese,</span> <a href="https://centerforfoodandagriculture.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Agricultural Institute of Marin</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">/AIM is helping the food system move forward by creating a Center for Food and Agriculture. This initiative aims to foster meaningful connection between the community and their local Farmers Market.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we will dive deeper into the center of our food system and answer important questions that affect us and our environment: Is it really possible to feed everyone? What 2 factors determine a program's success? What are the benefits of having a Farmer's Market in a community? How is buying real food at the core of our food system? Is the Farmers Market all organic? How can we support equity with regards to food access? And finally, what can we learn from AIM's environmental processes? Tune in as Justine and Andy answer these questions and more!</span>