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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!

A Community that Cooks Together…

By Guest Author | December 13, 2019

Farmers markets are important for our communities. They promote health, nutrition, and community connections. As we say goodbye to 2019, we celebrate our successful collaborations and look forward to a new year full of inspiration.

Farm Visit: N & N Amaro Produce Farm

By Guest Author | November 5, 2019

A tangled row of colorful flowers greets visitors at N & N Amaro Produce Farm in Gales Creek, Oregon. Though some are past their peak and weeds threatened to overtake the rest, it’s clear they were lovingly planted. 

Our Visit to Fraga Farm

By Guest Author | May 28, 2019

Read about our visit to PSU Farmers Market vendor Fraga Farmstead Creamery at the peak of their goat kid season.

Local Farm-Fresh Food for Hungry Families

By Guest Author | May 28, 2019

One in eight Oregonians is food insecure. These families can’t afford all the food they need, and don’t always know where their next meal will come from. More than 600,000…

Top 6 Health Benefits of Fermented Foods

By Guest Author | March 12, 2019

Fermented products – available in abundance at the Portland Farmers Market – include kombucha, kimchi, hot sauce, sourdough bread and more! Learn more about the many health benefits of consuming fermented foods!

Recipe: Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup

By Guest Author | February 12, 2019

Cold and rainy days call for soup! And this Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup is guaranteed to warm you inside and out. Recipe courtesy of Heidi Liebowitz, owner of Souper Natural, a vendor at our Saturday PSU Market.

Intro to the World of Fermentation

By Guest Author | January 3, 2019

Fermented products – available in abundance at the Portland Farmers Market – include kambucha, kimchi, hot sauce, sourdough bread and more! Learn more about the fermentation process and the vendors who sell fermented products at the market.

SuDan Farm Market Stand

SuDan Farm’s Amazing All-Purpose Sheep

By Guest Author | November 28, 2018

Susie and Dan Wilson of SuDan Farm produce grass fed, locally grown, and locally processed lamb, pastured poultry, pastured chicken/duck eggs, and fiber items…

How to Peel Farm-Fresh Hard-Boiled Eggs

By Guest Author | September 26, 2018

The fresher they are, the harder boiled eggs are to peel. PFM volunteer Deanna set out to find out which method is easiest. Read on to find out the results!

Local Beans: Easy to Cook & Good For You

By Guest Author | September 20, 2018

When you buy dried beans from farmers, your beans are farm fresh. When compared to beans available in grocery stores, the difference in freshness is…