Foodwise | December 15, 2023 | View as Webpage

Eatwell Farm: How Your Support Is Essential to Small Family Farms

Like you, Foodwise believes that California’s sustainable family farms are vital to feeding our Bay Area community, protecting farmland, and creating the climate-wise future we need. When you donate to Foodwise, you are contributing to a world where organic farmers can thrive while doing the essential work of feeding us.

Lorraine Walker did not set out to be a farmer when she married Nigel Walker, the founder of Eatwell Farm, which has been part of Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for three decades. But when Nigel passed away in 2017, Lorraine knew she had to keep the organic farm going for its loyal CSA (community-supported agriculture) members and farmers markets shoppers. Inspired by Nigel’s vision and her own passion for food, she dove into managing the farm alongside Eatwell’s dedicated and knowledgeable crew.

Lorraine shared her journey at Eatwell Farm, as well as the importance of community members like you showing up at the farmers market and supporting education that engages young people in our food system.

This Week's Picks

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We're Three Quarters to Our Goal! Support Farms, Food Access, and Education with Foodwise

With your support, we've raised $45,685 in support of family farms, food access, and education. Help us reach our $60,000 goal by December 31 to support an equitable and sustainable food future in 2024 and beyond.

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Tomorrow! Foodwise Demos: Viola Buitoni & Christina Alexis

At 11am, Viola Buitoni will share a recipe from her new cookbook, Italy by Ingredient, and her demo will be followed by a book signing. At 12pm, enjoy a demo by Christina Alexis of The Pleasure Principle Supperclub & Dining Events highlighting Carribbean cuisine.

Learn more and see the lineup

Holiday Market Schedule + Gift Guide

This holiday season, give the gift of good food while supporting local farmers and food makers. Check out our holiday gift guide for 30+ delicious and distinctive gifts, stocking stuffers, and more. Note that the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is open throughout the holidays, except December 26 and 28.

See the guide

Lefse (Potato Flatbread)

At the Foodwise Classroom, Nichole Accettola of Kantine shared this recipe from her new cookbook, Scandinavian from Scratch. This traditional Norwegian flatbread is often served during the holiday season.

Try the recipe

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Holiday Pop-Up: Garments, Yarn, and More at Fibershed

On December 16 and December 23, visit Fibershed in the South Driveway for beautiful fiber goods and garments made by local producers within the Northern California Foodshed.

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Holiday Pop-Up: Tamales and Masa at Bolita

Tomorrow and next Saturday, pick up Bolita's small-batch masa and tortillas, made with heirloom corn, and salsas. Plus, pre-order holiday tamales for pick up at on December 23.

Meet Bolita

Community Happenings

Proyecto Diaz Cafe Holiday Mercadito | December 16 | Oakland

Fibershed Pop-Up at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market | December 16 & 23 | SF

For the People Holiday Market | December 17 | Oakland

Foodwise Demo: Rahanna Bisseret Martinez, Flavor+Us | January 6 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Mo'Raysha Pouoa, Mo'Raysha's | January 6 | SF

Foodwise Volunteer Orientation | January 10 | SF

44th Annual EcoFarm Conference | January 17-20 | Monterey

Market Updates

This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the Foodwise Info Booth for any last-minute changes.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | December 16

La Cocina Pop-Up: Sabores del Sur

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Chef Sarah Germany

Pop-Up: Bolita,En Vie Naturals , Fibershed (south driveway)

Out: Capay Mills, Fifth Crow Farm, Hodo, Kuali (until January), Mangosay, Old Dog Ranch, SF Chickenbox

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | December 19

En2Action Pop-Up: Afro Street Sizzle

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

Out: Green Thumb Farms (until January), Yerena Farms

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | December 21

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Sukulenta SF

Returning: SF Chickenbox