Headshot of Jasmine Chastine with FPFM in the background

Meet Our Team: Jasmine Chastine

January 4, 2023

Jasmine Chastine joined us in fall 2022 as the Education Manager for Foodwise Teens.

Group photo of the Foodwise staff at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Foodwise Wishes You a Nourishing New Year

December 30, 2022

As the year winds down, we are so grateful for you! Look back at what we accomplished together in 2022.

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Nourish Foodwise Kids & Families

December 23, 2022

Through Foodwise’s family cook nights, students are deepening their knowledge and building community through food with their peers, teachers, and families.

Colorful bunches of carrots at a Ferry Plaza Farmers Market stand with shoppers in the background

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Help Make Fresh Food Accessible to All

December 16, 2022

CalFresh usage at Foodwise farmers markets has tripled. Learn how you can support food access for families in your community.

Foodwise interns, Bonnie, Jeila, and Naomi

Intern Spotlight: Bonnie Scott, Jeila Palma, and Naomi Webb

December 9, 2022

As the fall semester wraps up, we thank events intern Bonnie Scott and Foodwise Kids interns Jeila Palma and Naomi Webb.

The Balakian family leading a cooking demo at the Foodwise Classroom

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Support the Next Generation of Farmers

December 8, 2022

Amber Balakian shared what your support means to her and her family, and why it is critical to invest in Foodwise education programs.

Farmer Modesto Sanchez and Foodwise Teens participant Luzaneth Garcia at the Oya Organics stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Grow Future Food Leaders

December 2, 2022

In this new video from Foodwise, you’ll hear from graduates from our Foodwise Teens program and next-generation farmers at Foodwise farmers markets.

Farmer Dede Boies of Root Down Farm looking at live turkeys at her ranch

Ferry Plaza Farmers and Food Makers Share Their Holiday Feast Traditions

November 11, 2022

For Ferry Plaza Farmers Market farmers and food makers, local foods always take center stage on the table.

Volunteer Hannah Brown with Foodwise Kids students

Volunteer of the Month: Hannah Brown

November 4, 2022

Hannah Brown, a regular at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, has been lending a hand with Foodwise Kids and at the Information Booth.

Corrina Gould of Sogorea Te' Land Trust

Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Reunites Ohlone Land with Indigenous Feminist Stewardship

November 3, 2022

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Foodwise talked with Corrina Gould, co-founder of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust.

Pablo Villareal Gonzalez

Meet Our Team: Pablo Villarreal Gonzalez

October 26, 2022

Pablo first participated in our Foodwise Teens program in high school, then joined our staff as an Operations Assistant.

Nopa chefs at Foodwise Sunday Supper

Bay Area Chefs Celebrate Local Farmers and the Fall Harvest at Foodwise Sunday Supper

October 13, 2022

Foodwise asked chefs about their connection to local farmers as well as what produce they’re looking forward to highlighting on their menu this fall.