Volunteer of the Month: Karen Murray Kennedy

August 28, 2026

Thank you to Karen Murray Kennedy, who has volunteered more than 100 hours over the last five months supporting Foodwise Kids.

Foodwise Teens Learn, Grow, and Lead Through Summer Jobs at the Farmers Market

August 20, 2026

High school students share their stories working at the farmers market as part of our Foodwise Teens Summer Fellowship program.

This Youth Food Education Program Has Hundreds on the Waitlist. Here’s How You Can Help.

August 14, 2026

Youth Education Manager Astrid Bonilla shares what it takes to help thousands of San Francisco students love fruits and veggies and feel the farmers market is a welcoming space for them.

Volunteer of the Month: Clementine Lee

August 6, 2026

Clementine Lee has become a friendly face at both the Info Booth and Veggie Valet, shoppers with their questions about the farmers market. 

How Alemany Farmers Market Became ‘The People’s Market’

July 31, 2026

What began as a wartime effort to prevent food waste and keep farms in business has grown into a beloved institution connecting generations of San Franciscans with the region’s diverse food shed.

Meet the Third-Generation Alemany Farmer with a Passion for Heirloom and Asian Vegetables

July 23, 2026

K&G Farm’s Seng Xiong is the third generation of her family to sell at the Alemany, with a passion for heirloom vegetables you won’t find at many grocery stores.

This Mission District Beekeeper Harvests Honey from Neighborhood Hives

July 17, 2026

With his bee-based business, San Francisco-born paramedic Sean Lavelle has turned a well-loved hobby into a delicious side hustle. 

Muskmelons and More: A Farmers Market Guide to Melons

July 9, 2026

Summer brings more than 20 different types of delicious, succulent melons to the farmers market.

Farmers Market Grilling Guide

July 2, 2026

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

Celebrating 50 Years of Legendary Fruit at Frog Hollow Farm

June 26, 2026

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Frog Hollow Farm, one of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market’s founding farms.

Fatherhood and Farming: Local Farmers on Passing Down Traditions

June 19, 2026

For Father’s Day, we spoke to three local farmers about the lessons they’ve learned from their fathers and grandfathers and, for those who have children, the lessons they hope to pass down.

Volunteer of the Month: Stephanie Tan

June 18, 2026

Thank you to Stephanie Tan, who has brought her passion for local food and strong work ethic to Foodwise by volunteering in a variety of roles since February 2025.