Foodwise | June 27, 2025 | View as Webpage

LGBTQ+ Owned Bay Area Businesses to Celebrate at the Farmers Market

Yesterday, June 26, marked 10 years since the landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, when the Supreme Court decided that same-sex couples have the right to be married. Though most LGBTQ+ adults say there is more acceptance today than there was 10 years ago, there is still a long way to go to ensure safety for all people. As LGBTQ+ rights remain under threat and large corporations pull back their support, it’s important to celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ members of our community. Read on to meet three business owners that you can celebrate and support at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and the Mission Community Market.

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Intern Spotlight: Elijah Siegel and Maggie Chang

Thank you to Culinary Program Interns Maggie Chang and Elijah Siegel, who helped launch our new Seasonal Spotlight program. "To me, Foodwise is a place that brings everyone together—farmers, chefs, home cooks, and anyone who simply loves food," says Maggie.

Meet Maggie & Elijah

Save the Date: Mission Community Market Celebrates 15 Years on July 24

Celebrate 15 years of the Mission Community Market on Thursday, July 24! We want to hear from you: What are your favorite farmers market memories? Email us at mcm@foodwise.org.

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Thanks for Supporting Foodwise Summer Bash

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Foodwise Summer Bash last Sunday. It was our biggest yet! In addition to being a delicious celebration of our farmers market community, the event raised vital funds for our food access and education programs, like Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens.

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Upside Down Fruit Cobbler Tart

Dominic Franks, author of Upside Down Cooking, is known for his signature tarts layered with sweet fruits and puff pastry. Try this recipe from his book, made with ripe apricots and plums from the farmers market.

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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Knoll Farms Is Back With First-Crop Figs

Did you know that figs have two seasons? Knoll Farms is back at the Ferry Plaza on Saturdays with first-harvest ("breba") organic figs. Savor them while they last!

Meet Knoll Farms

Juicy Rainier Cherries From Lagier Ranches

Pick up large, juicy, organic Rainier cherries grown on 80 acres in the sunny city of Escalon. Visit Lagier Ranches every Saturday at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Meet Lagier Ranches

Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors

Grab Hearty Vegetables from RHJ Farms

In 2014, Rafael Garcia began growing his own strawberries in the same field where he once planted fruit as a farmworker. Visit RHJ Farms on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Ferry Plaza and in the Mission.

Meet RHJ Farms

Chips and Dips Galore at Hummus Heaven

Brothers Mourad and Tarek work with California farms and vendors to bring local and seasonally inspired hummus to the Bay Area. Visit Hummus Heaven at the Ferry Plaza on weekdays and the Mission Community Market.

Meet Hummus Heaven

Community Happenings

GoFundMe: Donate to Repair Eatwell Farm's Van | Online

Tell Your Senators to Vote NO on the Reconciliation Bill | Online

Gumbo Social's Bayview Block Party! 2nd Anniversary Celebration | June 28 | SF

Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee | June 28 | Kingsburg

55th Annual San Francisco Pride Celebration | June 28-29 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Christine Law, Flora Gelateria | July 12 | SF

The Ferry Building & Noise Pop Present: Ferry Fest! | July 13 | SF

15th Anniversary of Mission Community Market | July 24 | SF

Tomato Festival | July 26 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Yennifer Prada, Le Savoir Faire | July 26 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Polly Sang, Kids Cooking for Life | July 26 | SF

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 | June 28

La Cocina Pop-Up: Pass the Sauced

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Tutuli Mexican Bakery

New! Izzy & Wooks (back plaza)

Returning: Aedan Fermented Foods, Arata Farms, Bariani Olive Oil, Flora Gelateria

Out: Batter Bakery, Gumbo Social

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | July 1

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen: Remy Creations

Returning: Nusa, Remy Creations

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | July 3 (yes, we are open!)

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen: Remy Creations

Returning: Remy Creations