FEED Sonoma :: Fresh off the Press
Edible Marin & Wine Country :: 11/22/2021
Pulling Together: Winter 2021
FEED co-op nurtures strength through cooperation. Tim Page, founder of the organization Farmers Exchange of Earthly Delights Sonoma food hub— now known as FEED Cooperative—has a message for us, and it’s pretty simple: We, all residents of the North Bay, can and must play a crucial role in preserving our local small-scale regenerative farms. Further, that in doing so we will also be playing a key role in preserving he wellbeing of not only our own community, but the planet.
SoCo News :: 11/5/2021
Feeding Sonoma County: Helping create a foundation for local farmers
Defining a food system can be a bit of a mouthful considering how immediate the need for food is in a human’s body, but away from the eyes of the general public are numerous organizations and efforts committed to figuring out how to feed communities near and far in a way that’s responsible to the environment and for farmworkers.
KSRO :: 3/29/2021
News Director Michelle Marques talks with Tim Page, co-founder of FEED Sonoma about how this wholesale distributor switched up their focus during the pandemic, and now works as a growers cooperative helping get food direct from farmers to consumers.
Press Democrat :: 3/26/2021
Sonoma County’s small farm operators selling more foods directly to consumers
“After a year weathering the coronavirus pandemic, small family farmers in Sonoma County have learned an important lesson: they need to have more control over how they get their products to consumers.
Their biggest shock last year came from the steep drop of sales to restaurants that were shuttered indoors much of last year. Wholesale business, such as providing for events and large corporate accounts, also suffered notable declines.”
Civil Eats :: 12/14/2020
California Farmers of Color Need More Support During the Pandemic. Can Private Efforts Help?
Governments, NGOs, and philanthropists are working to help small-scale farmers sell their goods—and feed the hungry.
Press Democrat :: 12/4/2020
Sonoma County residents turn to food boxes from local farms amid pandemic
“Since the coronavirus pandemic emerged in March, Sonoma County residents have signed up in droves for food box subscriptions directly from local farms.
Such programs, often referred to as community supported agriculture membership plans, have become an increasingly popular option for those seeking fresh local meat and produce without having to rely on an unstable food supply chain or risk virus exposure by constant trips to the supermarket.”
Press Democrat :: 11/25/2020
Local delivery workers receive gifts, praise during pandemic
“Sonoma County native Danny Ramirez has become quite a celebrity to Windsor resident Tiffany Elias and her family of four.
No, he’s not a famous athlete or the star of a new reality show. Ramirez is a celebrity because of his job with the shipping company FedEx.
He has become famous because with every package he delivers joy.”
Press Democrat :: 10/20/2020
Open space grant program offers $1 million to Sonoma County farmers hit by pandemic
“Concerned over the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on agriculture, Sonoma County’s open space district is offering $1 million in grants to farmers and ranchers who are financially imperiled by the pandemic, which has cost the local industry as much as $64 million this year.”
Petaluma Argus-Courier :: 9/10/2020
Local food in high demand
When the pandemic hit around mid-March, there was a run on grocery stores. Food shelves were dismally under-stocked. Deliveries were haphazard, making it hard to get some staple foods.
Amid the chaos, hording and panic buying, local food producers stepped in to fill a need. Consumers began looking for local sources for their food, seeking options to bypass the grocery stores and buy directly from farmers and ranchers.
Sonoma Sun :: 7/31/2020
A local food cooperative in Sonoma County?
Even before the recent health emergency struck, our food and farming systems were in trouble. Corporate agriculture worldwide created a range of environmental, cultural, and economic crises.
Petaluma Argus-Courier :: 6/18/2020
Petaluma co-op benefits farmers
There’s an agricultural revolution happening in Petaluma. The first agricultural collective in California could save and sustain many local farms, ranches and orchards, hopes Tim Page, founder of FEED Sonoma.
Made Local :: May/June 2020
The Hands that Feed Us
“Things were finally back to normal for Jennifer Reichardt and her ducks. Last October’s Kincade fire, which scorched nearly 80,000 acres, thankfully never reached her family’s Petaluma farm. But the resulting blackouts did.
Reichardt, together with her Sonoma County Poultry team, scrambled in vain to find enough generators to keep the farm going. By February, business was back on track, delivering to the Bay Area’s finest eateries.
Then came March.”
Petaluma Argus-Courier :: 6/4/2020
Petaluma farm part of sustainable foodshed
“Patrick Krier and Bree Bagnaschi met and fell in love while working at First Light Farm and when the opportunity came to take it over, they dove right in. The pair renamed it Suncatcher Farm and have poured their hearts and souls into their beloved 10 acres.”