Local Food
The mission of Sustainable Solano’s Local Food initiative is to create an environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially just local food system in Solano County. You can help us build a local food system. Find out how below!
Seasonal Spotlight: Cabbage
Why Eat Cabbage?
Cabbage is in season fall through spring in Solano County. Both red and green cabbage are a good source of fiber and low in calories. Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and iron than green cabbage and contains anthocyanins, which are antioxidants found in purple fruits and vegetables. Green cabbage is higher in Vitamin K than red cabbage.
How to Prepare It?
There are so many options for cabbage beyond your standard cole slaw! Try making fermented cabbage in sauerkraut or kimchi. Use it raw as a topping on a variety of dishes, or try it roasted or sauteed.
Sauteed cabbage shines in this Warm Indian Cabbage Salad. Find other seasonal recipes here.
Join us for upcoming cooking classes that highlight cabbage.
Where to Find It?
Find cabbage
- at your local farm stands and open farmers markets
- in your Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box from local farms
- at restaurants that source locally
- find local farms and more on the local food map
Buy Local Food
Eat Local Food
Additional Resources
News and Updates
Seeds of Hope
The weekend of Dec. 19 was just past the four month mark from the LNU Lightning Complex Fire that ripped through Vacaville’s rural area. Instead of looking at the destruction and blackened hills with a feeling of loss and overwhelming grief, the weekend offered the first glimmers of hope.
‘Tis the Season for Local Food & Wine!
Need a last-minute special gift for someone? Give the gift of local food, wine and farm products!
CSA Farm Spotlight: Wilkinson Acres
Learn more about Wilkinson Acres and the people behind it in this Q&A with co-owner/farmer Courtney Wilkinson.