Four panelists pose for a group photo after Foodwise Talk, "Can Small Food Businesses Spark San Francisco's Revitalization?"

How Small Food Businesses Are Essential to San Francisco’s Revitalization, and What They Need to Thrive

March 15, 2024

At a Foodwise Talk, local leaders identified some of the challenges facing small food businesses in San Francisco, along with some ideas for how to meet them.

20 Women-Led Food Businesses You Should Know

March 5, 2024

These visionary women entrepreneurs are making delicious and sustainable food, and nourishing our community each in her own way.

Annabelle Lenderink of Star Route Farms at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Women Farmers in Sustainable Agriculture Share Words of Wisdom for Women’s History Month 2024

February 29, 2024

During Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting a few sustainable women farmers in the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

14 Recipes from Across the African Diaspora by Black Chefs

February 23, 2024

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve compiled a list of recipes from Black chefs, inspired by the traditional foodways and cultural cuisines across the African diaspora.

Yuki Tatsumi poses with a cauliflower at Foodwise's Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.

Volunteer of the Month: Yuki Tatsumi

February 22, 2024

Foodwise relies on the support of volunteers like Yuki Tatsumi, who has been supportive of Foodwise Kids programming.

Nicole Williams poses in front of Belle Noire's stand at Foodwise and In The Black's Pop-Ups on the Plaza Black Creators Craft Market

In The Black and Black Businesses Reclaim Space in San Francisco’s Historic Fillmore District and Beyond

February 16, 2024

In The Black provides an affordable retail space and technical business support for Black entrepreneurs, as part of an effort to reclaim the Fillmore District for, and build wealth within, Black communities.

Farmer Randy at Cypress Flower Farm's Market stand at FPFM

Cypress Flower Farm Harvests Seasonal Blooms for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2024

Local farmer Randy shares his ecological approach to flower-farming and what seasonal blooms to expect to find at the farmers market.

Two people, Hannah and Fernando, hold a cup of coffee in front of Proyecto Diaz Coffee's tent at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

From Oaxaca to Oakland, Proyecto Diaz Coffee Champions Small Farmers and a Family Legacy

February 1, 2024

Proyecto Diaz Coffee founder describes the coffee growing process and shares his appreciation for small farmers.

Small but Mighty: Sprouts and Microgreens Pack a Punch

January 30, 2024

Get familiar with the different types of sprouts and microgreens and their health benefits and culinary uses.

Farmers Market Treats for Valentine's Day

January 29, 2024

Indulge your loved ones and yourself with locally grown flowers and treats from the farmers market.

Corie Brooks poses at Brooks and Daughters stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.

The Raw Truth about Sprouts and Microgreens

January 26, 2024

Sprouts and microgreens farmer Corie Brooks shares the differences between the two and why she sells them at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Foodwise Kids interns Heidi Ford and Christine Kim hold fruits in front of a stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.

Intern Spotlight: Heidi Ford and Christine Kim

January 26, 2024

Thank you to Heidi and Christine, who supported our Foodwise Kids program in fall 2023.