October 8, 2020 Brooks’ early sketches for new PFM merchandise designs Artist Georgina Brooks Brings New PFM Designs to Life Local artist Georgina Brooks grew up with art and food interwoven throughout her life. Her passion and skills were a perfect match for Portland Farmers Market. We asked her to create designs for our new tote bag…
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Our Region’s Farms Need Us
FoodWaves in Clackamas County on September 10th Our Region’s Farms Need Us. As our fellow Oregonians return to the areas impacted by wildfires, small farmers across the region are beginning to truly understand how the fires have affected their operations and changed their lives. The impact goes far beyond scorched fields. The wind leading up…
Weekend Farmers Markets are OPEN
Weekend Farmers Markets are OPEN! Market-goers, thank you in advance for showing up to support farmers and small food businesses. Buying local is the best way to get Oregon back on track. Saturday, September 19th: PSU Farmers Market will be OPEN at SW Park & Montgomery!!! Please visit our PSU Market Map for a list of vendors HERE! Check the…
Taste the Best of Summer at Portland Farmers Market!
August 25, 2020 Market Update Melon Season is Here! Hello friends, It may seem impossible, but the calendar doesn’t lie: September is almost here. That means that along with peaches, corn, peppers, tomatoes and a lot more delicious farm-fresh produce, it’s melon season! There’s nothing like sweet ripe melon on a warm summer day. Try it…
Happy Farmers Market Week, Portland!
August 4th Market Update Hello friends, Farmers markets do so much more than sell food. They support local business, provide low-income residents with nutritious food choices, and bring fresh seasonal flavor and color into the communities they serve. Markets connect people, and that connection between growers and eaters is more important than ever. Help us celebrate…
PSU Farmers Market is Open July 4th
July 2, 2020 Market Update Open Every Saturday, Including July 4th! Hello friends, PSU Farmers Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, and July 4th is no different. In fact, with our farmers nearing the height of their growing season, there’s no more important time to come support local farmers and food producers…
Food Justice is Racial Justice
Food Justice is Racial Justice To our vendors, shoppers and community members: We are outraged by the injustice and institutional racism that still plagues our city, state and nation. We acknowledge the trauma and pain suffered by so many for so long. Our hearts are heavy for the communities we serve, our neighbors and the…
New Markets Opening and More
May 29, 2020 Market Update Two More Markets Open in June! With summer just around the corner, more fresh, delicious local food is headed your way. Next week will mark the start of Kenton Farmers Market (Wednesdays, 3-7pm) and Lents International Farmers Market (Sundays, 9am-2pm). That’s two more chances every week to stock up on essentials (and treats too!) SAFETY…
A Letter from our Executive Director, Trudy Toliver
A Letter from Our Executive Director Dear PFM Shoppers: First, I want to thank you from deep in our hearts for your continued loyalty to buying from our local farmers and food artisans. We have worked hard to keep markets open and create safe spaces for your food shopping. We appreciate your recognition of that, as many…
Hot Food at PSU, Jobs with the Market, and More
May 15, 2020 Market Update Faster Hot Food at PSU Hot food vendors at PSU Farmers Market are now located outside of controlled entrances at the north and south ends of the market. This change allows shoppers to get their prepared food without having to wait in our main entrance lines, and lets everyone get in and…