Seeds of Change
How market growers thrive—and survive
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
Image: Dan Klimke HOT TIP Stockpile produce at one of the market’s staffed “drop zones” while you shop, then drive up and load your car when you’re done. WHEN THE CENTRAL BEAVERTON…
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
Image: Jake Stangel HOT TIP Even though the Wilson High School parking lot appears small, it winds all the way around the school, offering plenty of parking. SITUATED IN A NARROW parking…
Hollywood Farmers Market
Image: Michael Novak and Jesse Champlin HOT TIP As summer harvest brings in more farms, vendors tend to shift locations from week to week. Check with the volunteer-staffed info desk on arrival.…
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.
PDX Index: Farmers Markets
Image: Michael Novak 50 The average one-way distance, in miles, traveled by PFM vendors to the market Image: Michael Novak 73% Estimated percentage of PFM customers who biked, walked, or…
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
Katherine Deumling, Slow Food advocate and owner of Cook With What You Have, demonstrates how to prepare wholesome, delicious meals with seasonal produce
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.
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