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5 Food and Agriculture Policy Areas to Watch in 2025

California is the largest agricultural producer in the United States: our Central Valley region alone produces a quarter of the nation’s food. The decisions made by every president and their cabinet have far-reaching consequences for our farmers, the price and the quality of our food, and climate change.



As Trump’s second term begins, there are many questions and concerns about what his administration will mean for equitable food access, small family farms and the essential workers who feed us, and our planet. Here are some of the major food and agriculture policy issues we’ll be watching, as we know you will be, too.

This Week's Picks

Kohlrabi | Blood oranges | Rainbow chard | Passion fruit | New Zealand spinach| Nettles | Raw almonds | Rutabagas | Flowering quince | Napa cabbage

Remembering Charles Phan

Chef Charles Phan sadly and unexpectedly passed away last Monday. He was a visionary force and a passionate supporter of our San Francisco restaurant and farmers market community (shown at left with Chef Traci Des Jardins at our Sunday Supper). As we all grieve his sudden passing, we want to share how much he meant to us.

Support Relief Efforts for Families in Los Angeles

We’ve gathered a few resources for ways you can help those impacted by the LA wildfires, including organizations providing emergency and food relief, as well as mutual aid crowdfunding to directly support displaced families.

Meet Our Team:

Sheree Bishop

Meet Sheree Bishop, who joined us in September 2024 as Foodwise’s Communications Coordinator, supporting marketing and communications by nurturing our vibrant online community and putting together this e-letter every week.

Mixed Root Kimchi

Aruna Lee, owner of Saturday Ferry Plaza favorite Volcano Kimchi, made this special recipe with Asian pears and root veggies from the farmers market, kelp, and red chili powder. Enjoy on its own or as a side with your favorite meals.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

After delays, Dungeness crab season is open! For a limited time, H&H Fresh Fish Co. and The Little Fish Company have wild-caught crabs among their selections of fresh, local seafood. Find them both on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza.

Nacho and Casamira Sanchez named Twin Girls Farm after their daughters, Christyna and Serena. Visit their stand for certified organic mandarins, blood oranges, and grapefruit on Tuesdays at the Ferry Plaza.

Community Happenings

45th Annual EcoFarm Conference | January 22-25 | Pacific Grove

Celebrate Black History Month at In The Black Shop! | February 1 | SF

3rd Annual Lantern Festival | February 9 | Oakland

Love Bites! Food and Wine Tasting at the Ferry Building (proceeds benefit Foodwise) | February 13 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Reina Montenegro, Chef Reina | February 22 | 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 | January 25

La Cocina Pop-Up: Tonantzin

New! Signal Coffee(south driveway), Stepladder Ranch & Creamery (back plaza)

Returning: Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Gourmonade, Knoll Farms, Rainbow Orchards, Tomales Farmstead Creamery

Out: Brooks and Daughters, Flora Gelateria, Kuali, Mountain Ranch, Three Babes Bakeshop

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | January 28

En2action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Remy Creations

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | January 30

En2action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Remy Creations

Mission Community Market | Closed for the season. Returns March 20, 2025.

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Mission Community Market | Closed for the season. Returns March 20, 2025.

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