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: Strawberries
Why Eat Strawberries?
These low-growing perennials are most abundant May through June in Solano County. California produces the most strawberries in the U.S. They are a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, fiber, folic acid and potassium.
How to Prepare Them
Strawberries can be eaten fresh, in salads, and in desserts, jams and jellies.
Try strawberries in this Traditional Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus) Drink and find other seasonal recipes here.
Where to Find Them?
Find strawberries
- 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
Solano’s 3rd Permaculture Design Course Starts in August
We are excited to have Anne Freiwald and Lydia Neilsen of Vital Cycles return this summer for our next Permaculture Design Certificate course in Benicia — starting Aug. 23! In this blog, Anne and Lydia reflect on past programs, talk about what will be covered in this year’s program, and we share a few videos and upcoming talks.
Celebrating Outstanding Service: Honoring Noah Galgan and Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan
In recognition of their exceptional work to reach Solano County youth through Sustainable Solano’s Youth Wellness Program, Local Food program managers Noah Galgan and Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan were recognized at the 19th Annual CAC Recognition Awards.
Introducing the new Solano Local Food System Alliance Logo
The Alliance Steering Committee began this process about a year ago in collaboration with a graphic designer to enhance our presence in the county (and among other food policy councils) and provide a brand for when we engage in advocacy, policy work and send statements to outside groups.