Farmers Market

The Spokane Farmers Market is more than a weekend errand. It's where the community shows up, season after season.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a proclamation for National Farmers Market Week, calling every purchase at a farmers market an investment in American agriculture and rural communities.

Since 2008, American Farmland Trust has been running an annual campaign to spotlight farmers markets — this year, ten markets will win cash awards based on votes from their own communities.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the August 3rd-6th event in Washington D.C. will include market opportunities for producers and vendors from all 50 states.

More and more farmers are looking for alternative income streams and ways to bolster their farms’ bottom line. One way is through direct-to-consumer sales.

Not only is agritourism as an industry growing, so is data to better recognize and understand the sector and its trends.  Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension broke down the data from the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture.   “1.9 m...

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...

Two new varieties of habanero pepper created at Oregon State University are said to provide all the flavor and none of the heat.  Professor of Vegetable Breeding Jim Myers says the project started for selfish reasons.   “Well, it comes out of my really liking the fruity aroma and fragrance of the habanero-type peppers. But them being way ...

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...

What are your favorite things to buy at farmer's markets?