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All About Apples in the Fall

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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!

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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…

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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,…

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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.

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PFM Staff Tips to Reduce Food Waste

By Steph C
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Learn about how PFM staff reduces their food waste every day.

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Embrace Raab – The Harbingers of Springtime in the Northwest!

By Steph C
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Learn about this special veggie typically seen in the late Winter through this guide of the flavorful world of raab.

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Baking with the Flavors of Local Grains

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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…

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Practicing Everyday Reverence and Thanks

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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.

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