Our mission is to promote a sustainable food system through the operation of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and its educational programs.

Description:
CUESA operates the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Tuesdays & Saturdays year-round. Nearly 80 regional small farmers, and 30 local specialty food artisans participate in our markets weekly. Over 15,000 shoppers frequent our markets weekly. Education programs include farmer interviews, cooking demonstrations, lectures & symposia on sustainable agriculture topics, local farm tours, school market tours, web resource page (cuesa.org, weekly e-letter, changing exhibits/displays, educational factsheets, pamphlets and murals.

History:
CUESA was organized in 1994 to educate urban consumers about sustainable agriculture and to create links between urban dwellers and the farmers who practice sustainable agriculture in the Bay Area. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that also has, since 1999, managed the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Contact person: Ashleigh Collier, Volunteer Coordinator, (email)

Address:

One Ferry Building, Suite 250 San Francisco, CA 94111 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.cuesa.org

Directions:

The Ferry Building is one of the most easily accessed locations in the Bay Area. You can reach it by all BART lines, many MUNI lines, the F Market Streetcar, the California Street Cable Car line, and several ferry lines.. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Embarcadero Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18, unless accompanied by parent
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No