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Welcome to Portland Farmers Market's Blog, your go-to source for news about our five farmers markets, food & nutrition education, recipes, cooking tips, vendor spotlights and more!
All 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!
Market Scouts: Connecting Youth with the Local Food System
From 2020 to 2022, Slow Food Portland and Portland Farmers Market have partnered to offer Market Scouts at the Lents International Farmers Market (LIFM) on Sundays, 9 am – 2…
30th Anniversary At-Market Celebration RECAP
Thank you to everyone who came to our party at the PSU Farmers Market on September 17. It was a perfect late summer day to catch up with old friends,…
Farm Visit: Nexgarden Farms
In June, Portland Farmers Market staff were invited to tour the tech-enabled agricultural local business, Nexgarden Farms. Cofounded, owned and operated by inventors/entrepreneurs Skyler Pearson and Hugh Neri, Nexgarden Farms…
Food Hero at the Farmers Market: Fun Educational Food Activities
Learn about Food Hero at the Farmers Market, a free weekly nutrition education program at farmers markets for kids of all ages.
New Vendors at Kenton and Lents International Farmers Markets in 2022
Welcome ten new vendors to the King Farmers Market and two new vendors to the Lents International Farmers Market this season!
We are excited to have such a diverse group of food producers with unique products from plant-based cookies & ice cream sandwiches to herbal medicinal tinctures and heirloom produce!
New Vendors at King Farmers Market – 2022 Edition!
Welcome ten new vendors to the King Farmers Market this season!
We are excited to have such a diverse group of food producers with unique products, from fresh-pressed juices to decadent plant-based desserts to delicious small-batch crafted prepared foods!
Meet the 2022 Crop of New Vendors at Shemanski Park Farmers Market!
Welcome 13 new vendors to the Shemanski Park Farmers Market this season! We are excited to have such a diverse group of food producers with unique products from seasonal soup…
PFM Staff Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Learn about how PFM staff reduces their food waste every day.
Introducing Our 2022 Crop of New Vendors at PSU Farmers Market!
We are excited to welcome 18 new vendors to the PSU Farmers Market this season! There are collectives of vendors selling together, vendors with unique educational programs, vendors who give back to the community, and BIPOC-owned brands.