Where are you located at the farmer’s market?
I am here every Wednesday. As soon as you walk out of the 1900 building, I am South West portion of the market in front of LA Mora Barber Salon.
Do you have any other locations outside of the farmer’s market?
We are part of several other farmers markets in the following cities: West Oakland and Mo Better Food Farmers Market.
What type of items do you grow/sell?
We grow and sell a variety of produce such as, black eye peas, purple peas, mustard green, yams, cucumber, and cabbage, etc.
How long have you been in this industry?
I have been in the industry for about 36 years.
What fruit or vegetable would you like to highlight this week?
Yams
Yam Recipe – Summer Salad
Sliced red tomatoes, cucumbers, red sweet onions, salt, black pepper with vinegar in a large bowl.
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Nutritional Facts on Yam, raw
This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin C.
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2725/2