Category: Community News

Stay Rad, Stay Local in the Winter at Portland-area Farmers Markets

By Steph C
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Shop for seasonal local produce and food at the nine winter farmers markets in Portland, Oregon during the Winter 2026.

Market Scouts: Connecting Youth with the Local Food System

By Steph C
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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

By Steph C
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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,…

Food Hero at the Farmers Market: Fun Educational Food Activities

By Steph C
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Learn about Food Hero at the Farmers Market, a free weekly nutrition education program at farmers markets for kids of all ages.

Baking with the Flavors of Local Grains

By Guest Author
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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…

Practicing Everyday Reverence and Thanks

By Guest Author
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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.

Artist Georgina Brooks Brings New PFM Designs to Life

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Local artist Georgina Brooks grew up with art and food interwoven throughout her life. Her family instilled in her a deep love and understanding for growing food, and she now…

Food Justice Is Racial Justice

By PFM Board and Staff
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Portland Farmers Market is committed to educating ourselves and our community about historical discrimination in agriculture and taking steps to realize a more fair and equitable food system.