Farmers’ Markets

Friday is the first day of summer, so we kick off our PNW Ag Network Farmers Market Minute with a check in with Colleen Donovan, Executive Director of the Washington State Farmers Market Association.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Oregon lawmakers are trying to find a regular source of funding to pay for fighting wildfires.  Fighting wildfires across the state costs around $300 million annually.  The Legislature is trying to find a regular source to pay that bill, instead of relying only on the general fund.  State Senator Fre...

The fun, the food, the exploration of a farmers market.  Whether it's a brief walk in your community or in a neighboring area, a short drive away.   “There are over 8000 farmers markets across the country,” noted USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and regulatory programs Jenny Moffitt.  “They're everywhere...

There's just a few days left to apply for the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.  This grant aims to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of Washington's specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops.  Grant awards ...

It’s a new effort to promote agriculture and local foods in the Evergreen state.  September has been designated “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington, with events celebrating locally-grown foods and products.  The groups Eat Local Firs...

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed August as Idaho Farmers Market Month.  In doing so, the Governor noted the essential role that Farmers Markets play in connecting Idahoans to fresh, locally grown foods.  Dawn Larzelier with Idaho Preferred agrees, saying Farmers Markets are vital for Idaho producers.   "And I'm kind o...

The mismatched straw and wicker baskets, connecting with the farmer who grew the veggies on your dinner plate, the honor system...there's a certain charm to Idaho farmstands.

Spring is here, get your fresh produce!

Blue Rock Farm Market is debatably one of the most popular Farmers Markets in the Twin Falls area and they’ve been gearing up for opening day this week and stocking up on all the fresh, local produce you’ve been waiting for.

Ag producers in Oregon have until April 14, 2024 to submit or update their information for Oregon Farm Bureau's guide to farm stands, "Oregon's Bounty."