Farmers Market

This time of year, it seems like Pumpkin Spice is everywhere.  But the Oregon Farm Bureau is encouraging you to go to the source to enjoy the real thing.   Pumpkins, apples, pears, and squash are just a few examples of autumn’s agricultural bounty.  But, determin...

The Washington State Farmers Market Association announced this week that Colleen Donovan has become the organization's new Executive Director.  WSFMA officials say Donovan brings a deep appreciation and understanding of the farmers market world to the organization.  ...

There may be more farmer's markets in the U-S than there were 20 years ago, but don't call them "trendy".   "I wouldn't necessarily call it trendy. I see more of a movement in communities to become healthier, to create a community based place where people can really gather and meet one another in the community," said Ron Batcher is an architect with the USDA's Agricultural Mark

Farmers markets now have an online tool that provides the markets with accessible resources to understand legal issues and legal risk.  The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law school, along with the Farmers Market Coalition, and others, have launched the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit online.  It’s a ...

The Washington State Farmers Market Association has opened registration up for their 2018 training workshops.   There are two days of seminars for each workshop. One in Renton February 10th and March 12th and then in Spokane on April 6th and 7th.  ...

With October ending next week, most remaining farmers markets are hosting their final market this weekend which means vendors will a little more free time on their hands.  Sue Flatau of Flatau Farms says that means she’ll be busy doing what she calls the three R’s; Review, Renew and Rest.   “What w...

For the remaining farmers markets in the Inland Northwest, there are just a couple of weeks left so soon planning will begin for next year.   Kathy Hanson with the Market at the Parkway said it’s important for any potential vendor, whether they’ve been in the market or not, to pay attention to vendor meetings that often happen after the start of the year.   “That g...

The Farmers Market season is wrapping around the Inland Northwest, if not already done, this month.   Some final days for you. Market at the Parkway in Richland is going through October 27th, weather permitting. In Pasco, the weekday market is over, but the Saturday market is open until October 28th. ... Read More ...

The farmers market season in Wenatchee begins tomorrow, Saturday May 13th, at 8:00 a.m.   Past-president of the board Sue Gasbar said they’re excited for the year.   “We have been really busy this winter and we’re really excited to get started. We have some new vendors, ...

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will host a webinar explaining program requirements for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.   The program will have $27 million in grant money for 2017 to help strengthen market opportunities for local and regional food producers.   T...