Joint Green Drinks and SFUSD Mixer at SOL Markets

Members and friends of Slow Food Urban San Diego and Green Drinks San Diego met at SOL Markets on Thursday, March 29th to celebrate local food artisans in our community.  Proceeds from the event benefitted Second Chance's JOLT Program.  In attendance were The People's Produce Project, Catalina Offshore Products, Gluten Free by Betsy G., Chuao Chocolatier, Vesper Vineyards and Triple B. Ranches, South Coast Winery, Cafe Virtuoso, Sadie Rose Baking Company, Jackie's Jams, Stogsdill's Pickles, Solar Rain, Hess Brewing, Foxy Treats and SuperFood Drive.

Thanks to everyone for coming out and making this event such a success!

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Volunteer Day at Seeds at City Urban Farm

[singlepic id=69 w=500 h=400 float=] Members from the Urban San Diego and USD chapters of Slow Food came together at Seeds@City for a tour, a lecture and some hands-on learning led by Head Farmer Paul Maschka.  Paul's talk focused on the farming program at Seeds@City, farming methods, composting, soil, worms, bugs and how it all comes together to create the lush farm that exists in the urban setting at City College.  Afterwards, everyone got to get their hands dirty cultivating soil, putting down irrigation tubes, and planting seeds that will produce colorful gourds.  All in all, it was a fun-filled morning of education supporting this fantastic program at City College.  Stay tuned for more events, and in the meantime Seeds@City welcomes volunteers on any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning.  For more information, visit:  http://www.sdcity.edu/SeedsAtCity

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A Digital Conversation with Nicolina Alves

A Conversation with Nicolina Alves from SFUSD on Vimeo.

Check out our first interview for our new Digital Conversation Series with Nicolina Alves of Terra Bella Ranch and the La Jolla Open Aire Market. Nicolina shared with us her hopes for future generations of San Diegans. Thanks Nicolina!