Why Your Support Matters to Next-Generation Farmers Like Rudy Jimenez of Green Thumb Farms

December 13, 2024

Farmer Rudy shares his farming journey, and why your support is critical to the success and future of small sustainable farms like his.

Proyecto Diaz Coffee to Transition Out of Ferry Plaza in New Year

December 12, 2024

Proyecto Diaz Coffee has decided to transition out of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in the New Year, as they focus on the next phase of their business.

Intern Spotlight: Claire Smoker

December 11, 2024

Events Intern Claire Smoker brought her event planning experience and passion for farmers markets to our fall fundraising gala.

16 Bay Area Black-Owned Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

December 6, 2024

Skip the big-box stores this holiday season, and find thoughtful and sustainable gifts from these Bay Area Black-owned businesses instead.

Sara Calvosa Olson on Sustainable Food Gathering and Supporting Native Communities

November 15, 2024

Sara Calvosa Olson’s communal and reciprocal approach to cooking and gathering came from her parents, a Karuk mother and a Calabrese-American father.

Meet the ‘Mama-Taught’ Chef Making Traditional Navy Bean Pies

November 8, 2024

Meet the co-founder of Baby Bean Pie, which offers traditional navy bean pies at the farmers market.

Volunteer of the Month: Sally Maccoun

November 7, 2024

A Ferry Plaza Farmers Market supporter for 30 years, Sally Maccoun has quickly become a regular volunteer for our education programs.

The Shroom Boom: Four Generations of Organic Mushroom Farming at Far West Fungi

October 25, 2024

At Far West Fungi, their innovative uses for mushrooms have planted the spores for a tight-knit community of fungi fans and growers.

Meet the Pastry Chef Serving Farm-Fresh, Plant-Based Gelato

October 4, 2024

At Flora Gelateria, Christine Law offers a variety of dairy-free gelato flavors that you can enjoy in a cup or over a warm, fresh waffle.

Intern Spotlight: Anna Haubrich and Sam Kaplan

October 2, 2024

Thank you to Events Interns Anna Haubrich and Sam Kaplan who supported our fundraising efforts at Foodwise Summer Bash.

9 Recipes Celebrating the Cuisines of Latin America From Latine Chefs

September 20, 2024

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with nine recipes by local Latine chefs, cookbook authors, and food makers.

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.