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: Beets
Why Eat Beets?
Beets come in an assortment of varieties and can be red, golden yellow or striped. They are closely related to Swiss chard, and can be consumed from leaf to root. Beets are in season from September through June in Solano County, and are a good source of fiber, riboflavin, folate, manganese, and, in red beets, the antioxidant betalaine.
How to Prepare Them
Beet roots can be roasted, steamed, boiled or pickled and eaten warm or cold, while the greens can be braised, sauteed or eaten raw while young.
Try this Lavender-Infused Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and find other seasonal recipes here.
Where to Find It?
Find beets
- at your local farm stands and open farmers markets
- in your Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box from local farms
- in some of these recipes!
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News and Updates
Celebration Gratitude from Sustainable Solano
We would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who attended our 25th Anniversary celebration! Your presence truly made the evening special, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet new friends who share our passion for the mission of our organization.
SuSol Celebrates its 25th Year with Milestone Event
This year marks a significant milestone for Sustainable Solano as we celebrate 25 years of fostering sustainability, resilience, and community well-being in Solano County. To commemorate this achievement, we invite you to join us Sept. 21 for an unforgettable evening in the picturesque Suisun Valley.
Farm Field Trip Highlights Connections to Food and Well-Being for Interns
Student interns attending a field trip to Morningsun Herb Farm in March had an opportunity to touch, taste and smell a variety of plants and herbs as part of our Youth Wellness Program. The grounding, multisensory experience of visiting Morningsun provided a unique opportunity to engage with herbs, and invited full-bodied mindfulness, encouraging our students to slow down and be present with their thoughts and each other.