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?

News and Updates

Solano’s 3rd Permaculture Design Course Starts in August

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.

Introducing the new Solano Local Food System Alliance Logo

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.