Summer of Love at the Farmers Market
July 1, 2017
This 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love is in full swing. Feed your soul at the farmers market.
Volcano Kimchi Does Banchan Bay Area Style
June 23, 2017
Aruna Lee recreates the kimchi of her childhood growing up in a Buddhist monastery.
Volunteer of the Month: Jocelyn Binn
June 22, 2017
Jocelyn brings a sunny can-do attitude to everything she does, from event and office support to assisting with Foodwise Kids.
The Honey Ladies: Saving Bay Area Bees One Swarm at a Time
June 16, 2017
Beekeeper Wendy Towner rescues live swarms from Bay Area homes and brings hyperlocal honey to market.
Tacolicious's Guest Chef Tacos Series Returns to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
June 13, 2017
Starting June 29, taste some of the most creative tacos around, made by the city’s hottest chefs at our Thursday market.
True Blue: Blueberries Take Root in California
June 2, 2017
One of the few cultivated fruit crops native to North America, blueberry production is on the rise in California.
Volunteers of the Month: Spring Interns
May 26, 2017
Thank you to our amazing Foodwise Kids and culinary program interns: Erin McDonnell, Divya Pahwa, Jiwon Jun, Kelsey Haynes, and Amanda Jimenez.
Farewell, Hamada Farms
May 19, 2017
A cornerstone of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Markets leaves an unforgettable family farming legacy.
Red Bay Creates Community through Beautiful Coffee
April 28, 2017
Oakland’s Red Bay Coffee makes coffee a vehicle for connection, social justice, and economic empowerment.
Volunteer of the Month: Rodney Lai
April 28, 2017
Rodney helps making cooking programs possible at the Jack London Square Farmers Market.
Oya Organics Cultivates Family and Food Justice
April 21, 2017
Young farmers Marsha Habib and Modesto Sanchez Cruz farm with awareness for the interconnectedness of people and ecosystems.
Hothouse Tomatoes Pack Summer Flavor in the Springtime
April 14, 2017
Locally grown hothouse tomatoes provide a sweeter taste of the warm season ahead.