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An Insider's Guide to Portland Farmers Markets

Seeds of Change

Three farms show that behind Portland’s thriving farm-to-market economy, farming is as precarious as always.

People’s Farmers Market

You can’t get more Oregonian than a day at the People’s Farmers Market, which has been “feeding the revolution since 1970.” Make sure to get a pretzel bun and fire cocoa, a cayenne-flavored hot chocolate.

Beaverton Farmers Market

This market sweet spot sold 20 percent of the state’s market produce in 2005. Here you'll find the same tree peonies as found at Portland’s Su Chinese Garden and homemade chicken-habanero tamales.

Portland Farmers Market

It’s no mystery why PFM is getting requests to add to its already impressive six locations. At the Portland State University location, make sure to stop for fresh apple pie and traditional kimchi.

Hillsdale Farmers Market

The Hillsdale Farmers Market has a dedicated tote-carrying clientele. This truly neighborhood market station is open all year round. Add old Irish salmon to your shopping list if this is your destination.

Hollywood Farmers Market

The Hollywood Farmers Market strikes the perfect balance between variety and accessibility. As you pick up strawberries from Unger Farms, enjoy a handmade Sol Pop.

PDX Index: Farmers Markets

Load up on these stats about Portland Farmers Markets.

Chef in the Market Final Countdown

Culinary VIPs will headline the last month of this year's free cooking demonstrations at the PSU Portland Farmers’ Market.

Menu Trend: Padron Peppers

These peppers are popping up on menus across town, so we did a little research to help fans of peak summer produce stay informed.

Win a Copy of Diane Morgan's Roots

Eat Beat snagged a copy of the Portland author's latest culinary tome, and we're giving it away to one lucky reader.

Cooking With Winter Vegetables

What to do with winter vegetables from your garden and market? Food blogger and Slow Foods advocate Katherine Deumling explains

2013's New Portland Farmers Market Vendors

The regular season of the Portland Farmers Market kicks off on March 16, when some new faces will join returning farmers, ranchers, and artisans.

Beaverton Farmers Market's Dog Sitters and Booze Vendors

The 2013 market season kicks off with pet-sitting, a try-and-buy liquor section, expanded kids activities, and plenty of new farmers and culinary artisans.

Portland Farmers Market 'Chef in the Market' Lineup

This year’s summer series of free cooking demonstrations at the PSU Portland Farmers’ Market features dozens of Portland’s top chefs.

Five New Farmers Market Food Stars

Introducing a handful of upstart hotshots making waves at Portland area farmers market this season—and where to find them

A Full Week of Portland-Area Farmers Markets

Because not every day is Saturday, we’ve compiled a handy hypothetical planner for enjoying local market bounty seven days a week.

Farmers Markets: An Appendix

A bustling farmers market makes for a fun scene—until someone pulls some stunt that causes even Portlanders to shake their heads. For help staying on the righteous path, consider this handy guide.