Farmer Randy at Cypress Flower Farm's Market stand at FPFM

Cypress Flower Farm Harvests Seasonal Blooms for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2024

Local farmer Randy shares his ecological approach to flower-farming and what seasonal blooms to expect to find at the farmers market.

Tommy Phung headshot, with the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in the background

Meet Our Team: Tommy Phung

February 2, 2024

Meet Assistant Operations Manager Tommy Phung, who has been supporting our market community for more than 12 years.

Meet Our Team: Andrea Akers

February 2, 2024

Meet Operations Manager Andrea Akers, who has helped keep the farmers market running smoothly for more than 10 years.

Two people, Hannah and Fernando, hold a cup of coffee in front of Proyecto Diaz Coffee's tent at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

From Oaxaca to Oakland, Proyecto Diaz Coffee Champions Small Farmers and a Family Legacy

February 1, 2024

Proyecto Diaz Coffee founder describes the coffee growing process and shares his appreciation for small farmers.

Small but Mighty: Sprouts and Microgreens Pack a Punch

January 30, 2024

Get familiar with the different types of sprouts and microgreens and their health benefits and culinary uses.

Corie Brooks poses at Brooks and Daughters stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.

The Raw Truth about Sprouts and Microgreens

January 26, 2024

Sprouts and microgreens farmer Corie Brooks shares the differences between the two and why she sells them at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Foodwise Kids interns Heidi Ford and Christine Kim hold fruits in front of a stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.

Intern Spotlight: Heidi Ford and Christine Kim

January 26, 2024

Thank you to Heidi and Christine, who supported our Foodwise Kids program in fall 2023.

Meet Our Team: Lulu Meyer

January 26, 2024

This week, meet our Director of Operations Lulu Meyer, who got her start with Foodwise as a market shopper and volunteer.

Meet Our Team: Tiffany Chung

January 19, 2024

Meet our Foodwise Kids Education Manager Coordinator Tiffany Chung, who adapted our kids program for distance learning.

Fifth Crow Farm Steps Back from the Farmers Market

January 17, 2024

Fifth Crow Farm has made the tough decision to step back from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Headshot of Deven Okry, Foodwise's Operations Coordinator, taken in the San Francisco Ferry Building Grand Hall

Meet Our Team: Deven Okry

January 12, 2024

Meet Assistant Market Manager Deven Okry, who supports our markets and Building Equity program.

SF Chickenbox at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in 2024. From left to right: Pedro, Jordan, Amanda, and Christian.

SF Chickenbox’s Fried Chicken Sandwiches Are a Love Letter to San Francisco

January 11, 2024

SF Chickenbox’s chef and owner love the “Sucka Free City” of San Francisco and the uncomplicated deliciousness of perfectly crisp fried chicken.