{"id":43536,"date":"2025-08-29T12:58:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T19:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=43536"},"modified":"2025-08-29T12:58:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T19:58:30","slug":"come-to-the-farmers-market-with-saikat-chakrabarti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/come-to-the-farmers-market-with-saikat-chakrabarti\/","title":{"rendered":"Come to the farmers market with Saikat Chakrabarti!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61-1024x315.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61-1024x315.png 1024w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61-150x46.png 150w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61-768x236.png 768w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61-1536x472.png 1536w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61-250x77.png 250w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-61.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already been leafleting at a few San Francisco farmers markets, and it\u2019s been a ton of fun.&nbsp;<strong>But we really want to be leafleting at ALL the farmers markets, every week!<\/strong>&nbsp;Several hundred people have signed up to do this kind of volunteering for the campaign. In fact, I have received emails from&nbsp;<strong>many<\/strong>&nbsp;of you over the last few months castigating me for taking too long to put you to work. I appreciate the pressure \u2014 and now here is your chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saikat.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6ed3ace2702e5b912b1693cee&amp;id=0deb32000d&amp;e=62d343e39c\"><strong>Please click here to join us at a farmers market soon!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-1024x776.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-1024x776.png 1024w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-150x114.png 150w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-768x582.png 768w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-1536x1164.png 1536w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-2048x1552.png 2048w, https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-60-198x150.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some upcoming dates and times we need help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alemany<\/strong>, Saturday, August 30th, 10am-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clement Street<\/strong>, Sunday, August 31st, 10am-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heart of the City<\/strong>, Wednesday, September 3rd, 10am-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission Community Market<\/strong>, Thursday, September 4th, 3pm-5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heart of the City<\/strong>, Sunday, September 7th, 10am-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ferry Plaza<\/strong>, Tuesday, September 9th, 10am-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heart of the City<\/strong>, Wednesday, September 10th, 10am-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ferry Plaza<\/strong>, Thursday, September 11th, 10am-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saikat.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6ed3ace2702e5b912b1693cee&amp;id=8f4511696d&amp;e=62d343e39c\"><strong>Sign up<\/strong><\/a>, and we\u2019ll see you soon. Also, if you want more info before coming, you can join a virtual info session with our organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If leafleting a public market isn\u2019t your thing, we\u2019re also looking for volunteers to contact people in their apartment buildings and their blocks.<\/strong>&nbsp;We\u2019ll provide training, assistance, and our organizers will go with you the first time. Neighbors talking to neighbors is the best way to connect with voters about Saikat&#8217;s campaign. If you\u2019d like to participate in this pilot program,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saikat.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6ed3ace2702e5b912b1693cee&amp;id=2d00c39058&amp;e=62d343e39c\"><strong>please sign up here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And yes, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re doing another Saturday canvass this weekend!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>* Canvass Day Details<br><\/strong><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, August 30, 2025<br><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a011:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<br><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Saikat for Congress HQ \u2014 800 Irving St, San Francisco, CA<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/saikat.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6ed3ace2702e5b912b1693cee&amp;id=335f965bd8&amp;e=62d343e39c\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>RSVP here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0or just show up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a video to show you what a good time we had last Saturday:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We\u2019ve spent the past three Saturdays with volunteers knocking doors across the city.\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ahp4br5Uv2A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on feedback from the past three Saturdays, we\u2019ve made a bunch of improvements that you\u2019ll find this week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Shorter, faster-paced training!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced canvassers will get their turf and be out of the office after 5-10 mins!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Much shorter walks to the doors (sometimes VERY short!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More doors \u2014 no chance of running out!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No more problems with overlapping turf!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plenty of extra turf if you want to go out for a long time!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No more group debrief. Either come back with your feedback or just go home from your doors if you\u2019re in a hurry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the last week for a bit that we\u2019ll be walking nearby the office in the&nbsp;<strong>Inner Sunset<\/strong>. Everything is just a few blocks from HQ. Starting next week, we\u2019ll be branching out to many other neighborhoods and launching from different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Again, if you came out with us last week, then we\u2019ll send you right out and you can skip the training.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>fully charged smartphone<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u201c<strong>MiniVAN app\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;downloaded from your phone\u2019s app store (we\u2019ll help if needed). If you have time, watch&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saikat.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6ed3ace2702e5b912b1693cee&amp;id=51a4664a43&amp;e=62d343e39c\"><strong>this video<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;on how to use the app for canvassing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comfortable walking shoes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Meeting other passionate progressives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning to have impactful conversations with voters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping to shape a campaign that listens and leads with heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snacks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This campaign only works because of people like&nbsp;<em>you<\/em>. Let\u2019s knock those doors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you Saturday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zack Exley<br>Campaign Manager<br><strong>Saikat for Congress<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve already been leafleting at a few San Francisco farmers markets, and it\u2019s been a ton of fun.&nbsp;But we really want to be leafleting at ALL the farmers markets, every week!&nbsp;Several hundred people have signed up to do this kind of volunteering for the campaign. In fact, I have received&#8230; <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/come-to-the-farmers-market-with-saikat-chakrabarti\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43536"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43536"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43536\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43539,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43536\/revisions\/43539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}