To Our Market Community, There are many kinds of meals. There are those that simply feed you, those that feed your soul, and those that are so memorable that they rate right up there with the best experiences of your life. A meal at Joel Robuchon’s in Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel is such an…
Beaverton Farmers Market
A Business Success Story, from Market to Brick & Mortar!
To Our Market Community, As a small business incubator, it is always exciting for us to watch our vendors grow and succeed. Each of them is unique in its business plan and goals for the future. For some, the path to success might include participation in multiple markets across the Portland Metro area. For others,…
Make Gardening Fun — Add a Fairy Home!
To Our Market Community, We love Fairy Gardens here at the BFM, so we are incredibly excited about this week’s Market Sprouts activity, painting a terra cotta pot and transforming it into a Fairy Garden House. Fairy Gardens are small container gardens with miniaturized plants or elements, the purpose of which is to be a…
Beaverton Farmers Market – Some Like It Hot!
To Our Market Community, Some like Hot! If you are one of those people then this is your time of the year because it is chile season. Chile vs. Chili – According to Chef Mark Miller, author of the Great Chile Book, the generally accepted convention is that chile refers to the plant or pod while…
Beaverton Farmers Market – Community Building: Food For Thought’s Mission
To Our Market Community, Although it has been said many times, the Market staff and board are inspired to see the entrepreneur and philanthropic spirit grow amidst the pandemic. Even in our microcosm community, we have seen vendors, staff, and customers stepping up for one another and organizations they are passionate about supporting. Last week…
Beaverton Farmers Market – Lend Us An Ear for a Couple Minutes!
To Our Market Community, Warm season crops are coming on strong as we head full steam into the month of August. In the last couple of weeks, we have seen peaches, watermelons, green beans, and field tomatoes join the produce lineup at the market alongside berries and broccoli. Peppers and chilies are just starting to…