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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!

New Vendors at King Farmers Market in 2024

By Steph C | May 14, 2024

Learn more about our new vendors and their unique product offerings at King Farmers Market this season!

New Vendors at Shemanski Park Farmers Market 2024

By Steph C | May 9, 2024

Read about the new vendors coming to Shemanski Park Farmers Market in the 2024 season.

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…