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Discover where your food comes from and how supporting local producers can help create a more healthy, just, and sustainable food system.

Farmer Dede Boie of Root Down Farm with a mother pig and piglets

Articles

Meet the people behind your food and learn about a sustainable food system and how you can take part.

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Ferry Building arcade view of "The Food Change" photomural exhibit

The Food Change

The Food Change is a multifaceted educational project from Foodwise championing farmers, advocates, and everyday people who are making positive change in our food system.

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Farmworkers working in a field of vegetables

Sustainability

Learn about a healthy food system, one that is environmentally sound, humane, economically viable, and socially just.

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A farmers market stand of summer squash and beans with a sign that says "Certified Organic"

Glossary

Organic? Sustainable? Pesticide-free? Decode food and farming labels.

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Are you an educator?

Find programs, teaching resources, and tips for engaging youth in our local food system.

Teaching resources

What’s in season?

Explore seasonality charts, recipes, and more.

Eat seasonally