EAT WELL - Eat. Drink. End Diabetes November 2020
EAT WELL - Eat. Drink. End Diabetes November 2020
Promote California Agriculture that contributes to our
living longer & better lives.
#EATWELL to be WELL!
#ENDDIABETES
Promote California Agriculture that contributes to our
living longer & better lives.
#EATWELL to be WELL!
#ENDDIABETES
Let's EAT WELL together to END Diabetes. Since 1980 the CDC Diabetes Report Card shows 40 years of consistent diabetic increases from 5 million to over 40 million today. With prediabetic numbers added; 10% of American's have a form of Diabetes. Time to End Diabetes.
Say some he big news this week is the announcement of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which authorizes $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and $3 billion to purchase fresh produce, dairy, and meat for distribution at food banks. While details are still being rolled out, Direct Farmer Payments up to $250,000 will be made to farmers using two calculations:
USDA is expediting the rule making process for the direct payment program and expects to begin sign-up for the new program in early May and to get payments out to producers by the end of May or early June. For additional information on this program and the $3 billion for purchase of agriculture products, please visit the Emergency Policies Affecting Your Business section of our NON PROFIT MENTOR NYC GROWER resource page. thing interesting about your business here.
FRIDAY
ECHO PARK FARMERS MARKET
3pm - 7:30 pm
1146 Logan Street
VENICE FARMERS MARKET
7am - 11am
500 Venice Blvd, Venice
Del Rey Farmers Market
2pm - 7pm
4611 Alla Rd
Marina Del Rey
SATURDAY
BUENA PARK FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
La Palma Venue & Stnton Avenue Buena Park
CERRITOS FARMERS MARKET _CERRITOS
8am - Noon
17870 Park Plaza Drive
(Artesia & Bloomfield)
Cerritos
Map at www.goodveg.org
NOHO FARMERS MARKET
5331 Bakman Avenue
SILVER LAKE FARMERS MARKET
8am - 1:30pm
1500 Edgecliffe Drive
TORRANCE FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
Wilson Park
2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance CA
SUNDAY
ATWATER VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
10am -2pm
3528 Larga Avenue
BRENTWOOD FARMERS MARKET
9am -2pm
Gretna Green Way/ San Vicente Blvd
ENCINO FARMERS MARKET _ Border of Encino & Van Nuys)
8am - 1pm
17400 Victory Blvd Van Nuys (Border of Encino)
Market is entirely gated with controlled access in & exit out.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN L.A. FARMERS MARKET
9am - 3pm
209 W. 5th Street - DTLA
HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET
8am - 1pm
1600 N. Ivar Avenue
LARCHMONT FARMERS MARKET
10am -2pm
1432 W. Adams Blvd.
LONG BEACH MARINA FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
2nd Street & Marina, Long Beach
Map at www.goodveg.org
Los Feliz Farmers Markets
9am - 2pm
1825 N. Vermont Avenuew
Los Feliz
MAR VISTA FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
Grand View Blvd / Venice Blvd
MELROSE PLACE FARMERS MARKET
10am -2pm
Melrose Avenue/ La Cienega Blvd.
MOTOR AVENUEW FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
10316 National Blvd
Los Angeles 90014
STUDIO CITY FARMERS MARKET
8am - 2pm
2052 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles 91604
TOLUCA LAKE FARMERS MARKET
9am - 3pm
10225 Riverside Drive
Tolucak Lake 91602
WELLINGTON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET
9am - 1pm
4394 W Washington Blvd. Los Angeles 90016
WEST LOS ANGLES FARMERS MARKET - W. LA
9am - 2pm
11338 Santa Monica Blvd, Lps Angeles
WEST ADAMS. FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
1968 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles
WESTCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
6200 W. 87th Street St.
MONDAY
EAST HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hollywood Blvd / Western Avenue
TUESDAY
BIXBY PARK - LONG BEACH
3pm - 8pm
Bixby Park on Junipero Avenue between 1st & 2nd
PASADENA VILLA PARK - PASADENA
8:30 - 12:30
363 East Villa St. at Garfield Avenue
SILVER LAKE FARMERS MARKET
1:30 - 7pm
1500 Edgecliffe Drive
TORRANCE FARMERS MARKET
9am - 2pm
Wilson Park
2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance CA
WEDNESDAY
Adams Vermont Farmers Market
1432 W. Adams Blvd
CSULB - LONG BEACH
10am - 2pm
1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach
Lincoln Heights Farmers Market
N. Broadway / Sischel Street
LNR Warner Center Farmers Market
21266 Burbal Blvd
Northridge Farmers Market
9301 Tampa Avenue, Northridge
THURSDAY
BIXBY KNOLLS FARMERS MARKET - LONG BEACH
3pm - 6:30 pm
Bixby Knolls Park
E. 46th Street & Atlantic
Map at www.goodveg.org
CENTRAL AVENUE FARMERS MARKET
10am - 3pm
4301 Central Avenue
EAST HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hollywood Blvd / Western Avenue
WESTWOOD FARMERS MARKET
Noon - 5pm
1030 Broxton Avenue
SOCIAL DISTANCING & additional known practices are being put in place by the Certified Farmers Markets & their vendor community to keep our communities safe while providing fresh produce & wholesome packaged foods.
Hourly updates markets listed that are approved to open with COVID19 modifications & best practices in place.
Green Rocket is Accepting donations for farmers & farmers markets to cover the expense of masks, gloves, signage, barriers, hand-washing, sanitizers & sales transactions.
Contributions are tax deductible.
California Produced is a project under GREEN ROCKET AgVenture a 501(c)3.
FARMERS MARKET VENDOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES
OPERATION HOPE
Zoom meeting Thursday 11am
email farmersmarket@californiaproduced.com
for invitation
JUST IN FROM THE CDFA
CDFA guidance on Market Best Practices
Announced April 1, 2020 2:33 pm
To: Certified Farmers’ Market Managers and Certified Producers RE: Sales of Pre-bagged Produce and Best Practices
Announced March 30, 2020
CDFA has received inquiries regarding produce being sold at certified farmers’ markets that are compiled from multiple producers and sold in one to-go bag. The department is also receiving requests for guidance on Market Best Practices.
To-go bags are permitted to be sold via the market manager or by the certified producer themselves. The sale can take place via an application prior to pick-up, like an e-cart service, or at the time of pick up. There may also be an option for a pre-selected ready to-go bag to be purchased, or for the purchaser to be specific about the produce they wish to purchase.
Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) Section 47002(d) and (e) allows the resale of produce if it is being sold directly to the end user. If the sale is taking place through the market manager, the certified producer must provide the manager with a memo that includes: the identity of the producer, the address of the producer, and the identity and quantity of the produce sold (see below). If the grower is selling pre-ordered to-go bags, no such memo is required. FAC Section 47002. California farmers registered or certified pursuant to this chapter as direct marketing producers may transport for sale and sell California-grown fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables that they produce, directly to the public, and shall be exempt from size, standard pack, container, and labeling requirements at an outlet or location operated by an individual, organization, or entity that is regulated pursuant to this chapter or is recognized by a regulation adopted pursuant to Section 47001 and is otherwise authorized by local ordinances, subject to the following conditions: (a) All fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables sold shall comply with the California Code of Regulations governing maturity and quality. (b) No exemption granted by this section supersedes the provisions of federal marketing orders, state marketing orders, or any health and safety laws, regulations, or ordinances. (c) All fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables sold in closed consumer containers shall be labeled with the name, address, and ZIP Code of the producer, and a declaration of identity and net quantity of the commodity in the package.
Pre-bagged Produce Being Sold at Certified Farmers’ Markets March 30, 2020 Page 2
(d) If a farmer selling produce pursuant to this section implements any exemption to size, standard pack, container, or labeling requirements as provided by this section, those sales may only be conducted as direct sales to any of the following: (1) Consumers who are end users. (2) Individuals, organizations, or entities that subsequently sell the produce directly to end users. (3) Individuals, organizations, or entities that distribute the produce directly to end users at no cost to those end users. (e) A farmer selling produce under paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) shall provide the individual, organization, or entity a memorandum that lists the identity of the producer, the address of the producer, and the identity and quantity of the produce purchased. A bill of sale or a container label including this information shall meet the requirements of this subdivision.
Market Managers will need to work with their local Environmental Health agencies to ensure all local laws, regulations, and ordinances are being met.
The following list is a compilation of what some markets are doing to keep patrons and vendors as safe as possible during this COVID-19 outbreak.
* Increase social distancing between non-related customers while shopping and paying and create entry/exit points that serve as crowd control
* Encourage farmers to use separate employees to accept payment and restock tables
* Ensure each farmer has hand sanitizer or a hand-washing option
* Provide additional hand washing stations throughout the market area
* Not allow sampling and on-site hot/prepared food sales
* Increase cleaning frequency of tables and payment devices
* Eliminate non-essential services (entertainment, crafts, knife sharpening etc.)
* Continue to accept government nutrition funds such as EBT/WIC.
* Collaborate with local food banks to eliminate any waste of products
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RESOURCES FOR FARMERS MARKET COMMUNITY
UNEMPLOYMENT
Apply for Unemployment Insurance is online following link:
Helpful links regarding Unemployment Insurance:
Employment Development Department - State of California
Awaiting EDD guidance updates for 1st time ever coverage for
freelancers, consultants & gig workers
SMALL BUSINESS
SBA.Gov Coronavirus Small Business Guidance & Loan Resource
US Chamber Coronavirus Small Business Guide
The UNITED WAY - 211
COVID - 19 Community Economic Relief Fund
Assistance with Health, Employment Bills, Rent & Food
CALL 211 or DIAL (800) 339-6993
Resources for Angelenos Economically Impacted by Covid-19.
JOBS
Link provided by Work Place
(Pacific Gateway America's Job Center of CA)
FREELANCERS UNION
Freelancers Relief Fund
Applications are expected to open April 2nd
updates to come
FREELANCERS UNION NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS
HEALTH
COMMUNICATION
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City of Los Angeles
Small Business
Emergency Microloan Program
In light of the sweeping impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our small business community, the City of Los Angeles has responded swiftly and decisively to support our local, community businesses. The newly established Small Business Emergency Microloan Program now provides financing needed to strengthen small business enterprises in this time of acute need that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Businesses that meet the criteria below may apply online for a City of LA Small Business Emergency Microloan (click this link). To apply, register through the secure log-in system. Please read through the information below prior to submitting application. General Eligibility
Certification/Business LicenseBusiness must have a Business Tax Registration Certificate with the City of Los Angeles' Office of Finance that was filed prior to March 01, 2020Creditprincipal business owner(s) must have reasonable and responsible personal credit history and an acceptable explanation for any derogatory marks. Bankruptcies and debt write-offs must be at least 12 months oldCash Flowbusinesses must show that historical profits were sufficient to service the requested debt and have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreakLocationprimary business operation must be located within City of Los Angeles boundaries
(please use this City of LA online zoning tool to determine business location)
Microloan Use of Fundsmust be for reasonable and eligible working capital expensesMicroloan Requirementjob retentionCollateralevaluated on a case-by-case basisRequired Guarantorsall business owners who hold 20% or more ownership must guarantee the loanCo-Signera co-signer with reasonable credit and sufficient income to re-pay the loan can be included as a guarantor to mitigate weaknesses in the loan requestApplication FeesNo Application Fees
Important Documentation
Complete Loan Application
Business Tax Returns (1 year, if available)
Interim Business Financial Statement
Personal Financial Statement
Personal Tax Returns (1 year)
Bank Statements (3 months)
Sources and Uses of Funds
Microloan Terms
Loan Limits$5,000 to $20,000Interest Rate- Option 1: 0% for a term of 6 months to 1 year
- Option 2: 3% to 5% for a term of up to 5 yearsTerm6 months to 5 yearsLoan FeeNo FeeAdmin Fee (credit report)No FeeEligible UsesWorking capital onlyEligible Borrowers- Option 1: micro-enterprises in the City of LA that are low-income or will retain low-income jobs
- Option 2: small businesses in the City of LA that will retain low-income jobs
Businesses may apply online for a City of LA Small Business Emergency Microloan (click this link). Registration will be required through the secure log-in system.
For Assistance applying to the Micro Loan program please contact our office to speak with a Business Consultant at (323) 264-9020 we are available from 8:30am - 5:30pm. www.labsc-bpi.org
Believe we can be disciplined to social distance, wash our hands, be our sensible selves & comply so we can get back to our daily productive lives.
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The Mission of California Produced is to preserve & improve the well-being and quality of life for California Family farmers, ranchers & aquafarming through direct to consumer community events, advocacy, promotions & education on regenerative growing practices.
* Engaging Community Events that benefit the Public Sector
* Farmers earning fair prices for the fruits of their labor by selling directly to consumers & CSA's (Chef
Supported Agriculture)
* Community access to locally grown produce
* Education on Regenerative Agriculture Growing Pactices
* Develop and provide Education Programming, Resources and Networking opportunities for the Farmers, Farmers Market Community.
*Engaging community through events: Progressive Dinner, Music Feeds, & RideOnLA
* Back best practies that positively impact public policy pertaining to the farms market community.
* FOOD WASTE MOVEMENT - Education raising awareness on food recovery & reinvention for the home cook.
* Promoter & Advocate of Community.
* AgVenture Experiential Education Farm - in development * Research - Economic Impact of Farmers Markets. Farmers Farming Locally.
Chefcentric Community events featuring Farmers , These community outreach events highlight farmers production in the skilled hands of Chefs in literally a very tasteful way.
Most Popular Events that sell out are the Monthly Progressive Experiential Dinners & the annual YOU BITE Dinner.
PROGRESSIVE DINNERS
Nvember 12th - Gentle Monster Preux & Proper
December 5th -United Nations #WorldSoilay - EAT DRINK DIRT Dirty Martini Dinner
January - December 2020 Schedule being developed
February 20, 2020
March 20, 2020 CANCELLED
NEXT TBD
Annual YOU BITE dinners at member restaurants across the southland that feature menus anchored by farm fresh produce. Held annually during National Farmers Market Week August 3rd - 9th 2020
CALIFORNIA PRODUCED MEMBERSHIP - Revisions in the light of COVI-19
Membership Supports Local Farmers, Ranchers & Aquafarming. The local community & economy win with a healthy and regenerative food system. Be Recognized while you stand with other LA Buisnesses that support local producers. Show that Support & become a member of California Produced .
Annual California Produced Summit - May 2020
YOU BITE Dinner Marketing Promotion
PROGRESSIVE DINNER - Invitation to participate in the Progressive Dinners
OUT IN THE FIELD - Baseball & Football games; as much as farmers are in the field so are the Players.
Volunteer Opportunities.
MUSIC FEEDS Annual Benefit Concert - Membership Rate
CALIFORNIPRODUCED LOGO use for marketing puproses
email: Susan@californiaproduced for an application.
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