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VENDOR RESOURCES

MARKET INFORMATION

Portland Farmers Market Vendor Handbook (PDF)
Everything you need to know about being a vendor at the Portland Farmers Market.

Oregon Farmers Market Association
Information and schedules for other farmers markets throughout the Portland-metro area and the state.

Understanding Farmers Market Rules
A comprehensive overview of rules & their origins by the Farmers' Legal Action Group (FLAG). Published 2006.

Farm Direct Marketing Guide
The Oregon Guide to Farm-Direct Marketing is intended to provide Oregon farm and seafood producers with a basic understanding of opportunities and regulations regarding direct marketing of Oregon agricultural products. The information presented here is based on current Oregon law, as of June 2006.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Multnomah County Temporary Restaurant Licenses
727 NE 24th Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 998-3400

Food Handler Office (503) 988-5257

OREGON

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
635 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

ODA Food Safety Division
(503) 986-4720 voice
(503) 986-4729 fax
ODA License Database
Various ODA Divisions
ODA Measurement Standards Division
(503) 986-4644 voice
(503) 986-4786 fax
ODA Plant Division
(503) 986-4644 voice
(503) 986-4786 fax

Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)
800 NE Oregon St.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 731-4012

Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC)
9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 872-5000 or toll free: 1-800-452-6522

FARM DIRECT NUTRITION PROGRAM (FDNP)

Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP)
Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Department of Agriculture
Women, infants & children coupon program (WIC) and Coupon Reimbursements
For an FDNP application packet: (503) 872-6600

Senior Eligibility and Coupon Distribution
Department of Seniors & People with Disabilities
1-866-299-3562

Senior Farm Stand Participation
Oregon Department of Agriculture Farm Stand List:
(503) 872-6600

WASHINGTON

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
1111 Washington St. SE
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS

Food Alliance
1829 NE Alberta, Suite 5
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 493-1066

Oregon Tilth
470 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-0690

Salmon-Safe Inc.
805 SE 32nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-3750

National Organic Program (NOP)
(202) 720-3252

LIABILITY INSURANCE
Pacific Insurance Partners
2328 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Brian Wilbur
(503) 357-7111 (voice)
(503) 359-0340 (fax)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Agri-Business Council of Oregon

Chefs Collaborative
National Chapter
Portland Chapter
Guide to Local & Seasonal Products

Ecotrust Food & Farms
(503) 227-6225

Edible Portland

Farm Aid

Food Routes

Food Innovation Center
(503) 872-6680

Growing for Market

Hardy Plant Society of Oregon
(503) 224-5718

Local Harvest

Oregon Culinary Tourism Association

Oregon Mycological Society

Oregon State University Extension-Small Farm Program
Nick Andrews, Small Farms Faculty, North Willamette Research & Extension Center
(503) 678-1264
Chrissy Lucas, Small Farms Program Assistant
(541) 766-6750

Portland Area CSA Coalition (PACSAC)

Portland/Multnomah County Food Policy Council
City of Portland, Office of Sustainable Development
(503) 823-4225

Slow Food-National
National

Slow Food-Portland
Portland

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

The Capital Press

The New Farm

Tri-County Farm Fresh Produce Guide

U.S. Farm Service Agency

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