Farmers Market Grilling Guide

June 17, 2024

This grilling season, keep it fresh, simple, and sustainable by supporting local farmers and ranchers.

Photo of Foodwise Intern Erica Tate posing with a basket of fruit at the farmers market.

Intern Spotlight: Erica Tate

June 13, 2024

Erica joined Foodwise in August 2023 through the College Corps program at SFSU, and she supported our Foodwise Teens programming.

Meet the Sullivan Sisters, the Rising Generation at Acme Bread Company

June 13, 2024

Rachel, who recently transitioned from working on Frog Hollow Farm, and her older sister, Becca, are actively following in their parents’ footsteps. 

Ramon Rojas holds citrus at Rojas Family Farms' stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Next-Generation Farmer Ramon Rojas Prepares to Steward the Family Legacy

June 7, 2024

Ramon is starting to follow in his parents’ footsteps, becoming the face of the business at the farmers market. 

21 Black-Owned Businesses to Celebrate at Juneteenth on the Waterfront

May 31, 2024

Meet the Black-owned businesses that will be selling delicious foods and handmade goods at Juneteenth on the Waterfront.

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Intern Spotlight: Elijah Siegel

May 30, 2024

Meet Elijah, who supported Foodwise Kids during the spring 2024 semester.

14 Things to Know about CalFresh

May 23, 2024

Here’s what to know about CalFresh, including what is CalFresh EBT and how to use CalFresh at farmers markets.

These Asian-Owned Businesses Invite You to Eat and Explore at Their New Bay Area Storefronts

May 17, 2024

Learn what’s in store when you visit Aedan’s Koji Kitchen, try Nusa’s take on Indonesia’s national dishes, and hang out at the Volcano Kimchi Clubhouse.

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How Farmers and Food Makers Balance Motherhood and Business Ownership

May 10, 2024

Farmers and food makers share what it’s like to manage a food business or farm while raising children.

Farmers Market Treats for Mother's Day

May 7, 2024

Show your mom how loved she is this year with beautiful and tasty gifts from the farmers market.

Bisou Chocolate's stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

How One East Bay Craft Chocolate Maker Is Adapting to Skyrocketing Global Cocoa Prices

May 2, 2024

Bisou co-founder Eli sheds light on what the bar-to-bean process looks like and how chocolate makers are navigating the changing market.

Photo of someone smiling in front of a farmers market stand full of vegetables

Volunteer of the Month: Concie Tarantino

April 25, 2024

As a Foodwise Kids volunteer, Concie Tarantino shares her love of cooking with our elementary school market shoppers at our weekday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.