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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.

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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.

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Bay Area Chefs Share Their Tips and Tricks for Preventing Food Waste in the Kitchen

April 25, 2024

Bay Area chefs share creative, delicious tips and tricks for preventing food waste in the kitchen. Try them out in the kitchen yourself.

Naomi Webb holds a mandarin orange at the farmers market

Meet Our Team: Naomi Webb

April 19, 2024

Meet one of the newest members of our team, Naomi Webb, the Foodwise Teens Education Coordinator.

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What Is Regenerative Agriculture? California Farmers Share Their Values and Practices

April 19, 2024

Regenerative organic farmers at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market share what regenerative practices look like on their local farms.

Last Call for Almanac Beer Co. at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

April 17, 2024

Almanac Beer Co. says farewell to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on April 27.

Vegan dumplings topped with an orange sauce

11 Unexpected Plant-Based Options at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

April 11, 2024

Here is a list of just a few plant-based offerings you’ll find at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Liberation Leaders: Strategies from Bay Area Educators to Engage Youth in Food and Climate Advocacy

April 5, 2024

Educators share strategies to engage and mentor youth leaders and what it looks like to provide the support youth need.

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Volunteer of the Month: Benjamin Lei

March 28, 2024

Community-minded Benjamin Lei has been a regular volunteer with Foodwise’s cooking demos, sharing the joy of creating dishes with seasonal produce.

19 Bay Area Black Women Owned Businesses to Celebrate

March 25, 2024

On March 30, celebrate Women’s History Month with a day of delicious food, community, and family fun at Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Celebrating Black Women Makers.