Posts by Guest Author
How to Reducing Food Waste – Tips from Our Staff
While we can’t prevent food waste completely, here at Portland Farmers Market we are always looking for creative ways to reduce our environmental impact through minimizing the amount of food…
Read MoreAll About Apples in the Fall
Apple season is in full force at the farmers markets this time of year. Each week, vendors bring new varieties to market and the excitement at their stands is contagious!
Read MoreFarm Visit: Mindful Mushrooms
Last fall, members of the Portland Farmers Market team were able to meet with Riley Sevigny of Mindful Mushrooms at his farm outside of Portland. For over 10 years, Riley has been…
Read MoreRecipe: Golden Beet, Sunchoke, and Treviso Salad
If ever a salad tasted like autumn, this is it! Beets have earthiness and sugary-sweet flavor that be difficult to pair with other ingredients, but this recipe gets it right.
Read MorePhoto Essay: Visiting Sulina’s Garden
In 2019, Portland Farmers Market staff were invited to visit Portland Farmers Market flower vendor, Sulina’s Garden.
Read MoreLove at First Bite: The Vendor Selection Process
PFM staff is busy planning and preparing new entrepreneurs who apply to one of the 200+ spots in five markets. Building meaningful relationships with food system networks at all levels is their year-round mission.
Read MoreBaking with the Flavors of Local Grains
by Katie Gourley We might not always step into the kitchen to bake thinking that we are about to partake in an agricultural act. However, the act of baking and…
Read MorePracticing Everyday Reverence and Thanks
By November, the author prepares their farm for winter while reflecting on personal growth. They express gratitude for supportive friendships and appreciate the summer and autumn harvests, which require effort to store for the winter.
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