Oakland Bloom Envisions a More Equitable and Cooperative Food Industry

September 6, 2024

Immigrant and BIPOC entrepreneurs from the food business incubator program Oakland Bloom are now popping up at at Foodwise farmers markets.

Intern Spotlight: Adam Gooch and Rina Lee

September 5, 2024

Adam Gooch and Rina Lee supported our Foodwise Kids field trip program, welcoming summer camp students to the farmers market.

From Brandywine to Green Zebra: A Farmers Market Guide to Tomatoes

August 29, 2024

Make the most of peak tomato season with these tips.

How San Francisco Is Reimagining Urban Green Spaces

August 23, 2024

Community members share efforts to cultivate climate-wise, biodiverse, and equitable green spaces in San Francisco.

Foodwise Teens Cultivate Community Through Summer Jobs in the Farmers Market

August 15, 2024

Five of our Foodwise Teens shared what they’re most proud of and what they’ll carry with them from their summer working in the farmers market. 

10 Reasons to Support Farmers Markets

August 1, 2024

It’s National Farmers Market Week, all the more reason to show your gratitude and support for local food and farmers.

Intern Spotlight: Christian Rodriguez

July 30, 2024

Christian Rodriguez joined Foodwise in fall 2023, supporting our Foodwise Kids programming and other activities through the fall, spring, and summer.

30+ Summer Recipes to Savor the Season at the Farmers Market

July 26, 2024

Summer is here, which means melons, peppers, tomatoes, and more! Here are 20+ farmers marketinspired recipes to celebrate the season.

Pluots, Apriums, and the Flavorful World of Hybrid Fruit

July 18, 2024

Apriums, pluots, peacharines, and peacotums? Take a look inside the evolving world of hybrid stone fruit.

Zucchini and Beyond: A Farmers Market Guide to Summer Squash

June 28, 2024

As we enter summer squash season, we’ve collected some common types you’ll cross paths with at the farmers market, along with some flavorful and creative ways to prepare them.

Two people pose in front of stands at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Volunteer of the Month: Kory Cogdill

June 28, 2024

Kory Cogdill has been a part of Foodwise’s community for over a decade, supporting Foodwise Summer Bash and Sunday Supper on our Events Committee.

Two people pose at Tierra Vegetables' stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market with heirloom corn, tortillas, and corn products

Tierra Vegetables Heirloom Corn Brings Full Flavor to Traditional Tortilla Making

June 28, 2024

Farmer Lee breaks down the vast diversity of corn beyond the fresh-on-the-cob varieties and the difference between store-bought and freshly made tortillas.