Foodwise | September 8, 2023 | View as Webpage

Latine Americans make up over half of all agricultural workers in the United States. As farm operators and food business owners, many are also digging into their agricultural heritage to transform our local food system. In honor of National Latine Heritage Month (which runs September 15-October 15), we are spotlighting a few stories from our Latine farmers market community. 

For these farmers and food makers, who you’ll recognize at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market, carrying on their family’s farming legacy connects them with the land and their cultural heritage. They’re also honoring sustainability practices used on their families’ farms in Mexico, while bringing their own vision for our food future here in California.

This Week's Picks

Mexican sour gherkins | Nettles | Ozette potatoes | Fresh ginger| Kadota figs | Olive oil| Juliette tomatoes | Padron peppers | Early Girl tomatoes | Emerald Beauty pluots

Tomorrow! Foodwise Demos: The Xocolate Bar & Norte54

Kick off Latine Heritage month with two cooking demos at the Foodwise Classroom: Malena Lopez-Maggi, founder of The Xocolate Bar, at 11am, and Raquel Goldman, founder of Norte54, at 12pm. Free recipes and samples for all!

Join Us Next Wednesday for "The True Cost of Food"

On Wednesday, September 13, join us for a conversation with local farmers, food makers, and chefs to discuss what it takes to run a food business in the the Bay Area, and what we can all do to keep our communities nourished and local food system thriving. Seating is limited. RSVP now!

Don't Miss Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Fall Kickoff

Celebrate local Black-owned businesses and kick off the harvest season with a day of delicious food, community, and family fun at the Embarcadero Ferry Terminal Plaza and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Entry is free and open to the public, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. 

Shredded Tofu Miso Noodles

At the Foodwise Classroom, Minh Tsai, founder of Hodo, shared this recipe from food blogger Tiff Loves Tofu. This light, simple, and comforting noodle dish features Hodo's new Miso Tofu, found at their Ferry Plaza booth on Saturdays.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Rosa Martinez’s moles, tamales, enchiladas, and trail mix are inspired by her childhood in Oaxaca. As part of Foodwise's Building Equity program, she will be popping up at theLa Cocina stand in September.

Based in Sacramento, Kushinda Little started Yummy Honey Co. in 2020. On Tuesdays, sweeten your week with California Buckwheat Honey, Wildflower Honey, and Star Thistle and Sage Honey.

Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors

Our Water Our World is a public outreach & education program working to prevent pesticides from polluting waterways. Stop by their pop-up on Thursday with any questions about gardens or pests.

In the Mission on Thursdays, and at the Ferry Plaza on Saturdays, Alexandre Family Farm brings Regenerative Organic A2/A2 milk, yogurt, and pasture-raised eggs from Crescent City.

Community Happenings

Shuggie's Cooking School | starting September 12 | SF

Introduction to Permaculture | September 13 | Online

Chuseok Mid Autumn Festival Story Sharing | September 14 | Oakland

Salt + Spine Live: The State of California Cuisine | September 15 | Mill Valley

Foodwise Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Fall Kickoff | September 23 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Angélica Mena, Sukulenta SF | September 23 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Pierre Thiam, Simply West African| September 23 | SF

Joy Jam: A Celebration of Solidarity for the Future of Food | September 23 | Pescadero

SF Cheese Fest at the Ferry Building | September 23 | SF

La Cocina's Tacolado 2023 | September 24 | SF

Fall Farm Fest at Tierra Vegetables | September 24 | Santa Rosa (visit their farmstand on Saturdays for tickets)

Sukkot Pop-Up with JCCSF | September 30 | SF

For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food at MoAD | September 30 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Aaron Escalada, Abacá | October 7 | 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 | September 9

La Cocina Pop-Up: Origen

Mandela Partners Pop-Up:Chef Sarah Germany

New location: Winters Fruit Tree (in front of the Ferry Terminal Plaza, along the Embarcadero)

Returning: Capay Mills, Volcano Kimchi

Out: G&S Farms (for the season), Mangosay

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | September 12

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

Returning: Yummy Honey Co.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | September 14

En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Lil' Alijo Catering & Events

SF Black Wallstreet Pop-Up:Sukulenta SF

New on Thursdays! Bini's Kitchen

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | September 14

Returning: Delightful Foods

Out: En Vie Naturals

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