SAN RAFAEL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 22, 2025–
In a historic step toward securing the future of local agriculture and the regional foodshed, the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) and the County of Marin finalized a 40-year lease agreement on September 16 to establish the Center for Food and Agriculture (CFA). The CFA will consist of two cornerstone projects: a permanent outdoor home for the Marin Farmers Market (to be completed by mid-2027) and an expansive Food Innovation Hub (to be completed by 2028). Together, they will create a vibrant public space that celebrates food, farming, and community. The CFA will be a national model for climate-smart agriculture, food systems collaboration, and food education. Located at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, construction of the enhanced Farmers Market will begin first, with the Food Innovation Hub to follow. The anticipated opening date for the CFA is 2028.
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