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It’s the 2024 Crop of New Vendors at PSU Farmers Market!

By Steph C | April 16, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that nine new vendors are joining us for the 32nd year of the PSU Farmers Market!  Pictured above are a few of the vendors we…

Get to know the winter radish!

By Steph C | February 21, 2024

Inspired by the Culinary Breeding Network’s Instagram post with a lovely illustration featuring different varieties, we decided to dive deep into winter radish.  These versatile root veggies vary in size,…

Ode To Winter Squash – 2024 Edition

By Steph C | January 31, 2024

There are so many reasons to love winter squash – let us count the ways: The following are some of the winter squash varieties available locally (now in February), how…

Quince: A Guide to The Secret Fall Fruit

By Steph C | November 27, 2023

Quince’s zingy, tart flavor — a combination of guava, pineapple, apple, and pear—adds to Autumn and Winter baked goods & sauces and balances roasted meat. They don’t turn to mush…

PFM Vendor Spotlights in the Local Media

By Steph C | October 18, 2023

Check out spotlights of various market vendors that have aired on KOIN’s Northwest Grown in 2023!

New Vendors at Kenton Farmers Market!

By Steph C | June 13, 2023

Welcome four new fabulous vendors to the 12th season of Kenton Farmers Market!

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New Vendors at Lents International Farmers Market!

By Steph C | June 12, 2023

Welcome SIX new vendors to the 18th season of Lents International Farmers Market! Pictured above clockwise: Bonifacio Garden, Big Jalm, Wasco Fisheries, Cypress Greens, and La Vang Foods. Visit Lents…

New Vendors at King Farmers Market in 2023!

By Steph C | May 15, 2023

Welcome eleven new vendors to the 15th season of King Farmers Market! Pictured above clockwise: Hopscotch Foundation, La Petit Ferme, Black Girl Veggies, Pony.Pony Pastries, Ash Creek Oregon, and Fist…

New Vendors at Shemanski Park Farmers Market!

By Steph C | May 9, 2023

Welcome five new vendors to the 26th season of Shemanski Park Farmers Market! Pictured above: BhakTEA, Lucinda’s, and Modern Living Kitchen. Visit Shemanski Park Farmers Market this Wednesday (and every…

It’s the 2023 Crop of New Vendors at PSU Farmers Market!

By Steph C | April 24, 2023

We are excited to welcome 12 new vendors to the PSU Farmers Market for our 31st year!  Pictured above: Amza Superfood, Dos Hermanos Bakery, MATTA CAFFÈ, Fist Bap, GRANA, Big…