August 6, 2026
Foodwise relies on volunteers and interns to help with education programs and other activities that help fulfill our mission to grow thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. Learn more about internships here and volunteer opportunities here. Thank you to Clementine Lee, who began volunteering with Foodwise after moving to San Francisco […]
July 31, 2026
What began as a wartime effort to prevent food waste and keep farms in business has grown into a beloved institution affectionately known as “The People’s Market,” connecting generations of San Franciscans with the region’s diverse food shed.
July 23, 2026
K&G Farm’s Seng Xiong is the third generation of her family to sell at the Alemany, with a passion for heirloom vegetables you won’t find at many grocery stores.
July 17, 2026
With his bee-based business, San Francisco-born paramedic Sean Lavelle has turned a well-loved hobby into a delicious side hustle.
July 9, 2026
Summer brings more than 20 different types of delicious, succulent melons to the farmers market.
July 2, 2026
This grilling season, keep it fresh, simple, and sustainable by supporting local farmers and ranchers.
June 26, 2026
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Frog Hollow Farm, one of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market’s founding farms.
June 19, 2026
For Father’s Day, we spoke to three local farmers about the lessons they’ve learned from their fathers and grandfathers and, for those who have children, the lessons they hope to pass down.
June 18, 2026
Thank you to Stephanie Tan, who has brought her passion for local food and strong work ethic to Foodwise by volunteering in a variety of roles since February 2025.
June 12, 2026
While Karl the Fog envelops the Bay Area, cherries, peaches, and other stone fruit brings a ray of sweet sunshine to the farmers market.
June 9, 2026
Thank you to Education Interns Rosemary Segura and Kelly Zhang, who both joined the Foodwise team in August 2025.
June 5, 2026
Our sixth annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront will be our biggest one yet! Read on to meet 9 Black entrepreneurs who are new to participating in Juneteenth on the Waterfront, and get reacquainted with 18 returning vendors that you already know and love.