KOIN AM Extra

Exploring National Farmers Market Week

This week is Farmers Market Week, a celebration of farmers markets in Oregon and across the nation! There are over 130 farmers markets statewide in Oregon contributing wonderful things to our communities—from supporting local food producers and connecting them with shoppers, to serving as a community gathering space, to impacting community resilience and sustainable food systems. There are so many delicious reasons to explore Oregon's bountiful farmers markets! 

Kohr Harlan, reporter at KOIN6 News, takes a closer look at Farmers Market Week on site at Shemanski Park Farmers Market in downtown Portland, with Ashley Hess, Executive Director of Oregon Farmers Market Association

Connect with a farmers market near you and go find your delicious reasons to support local eating!

Help Build Oregon Taste

Oregon Taste is an online searchable directory promoting Oregon’s local farm fresh food growers, makers and sellers in our bountiful state. Connecting them directly with consumers is a public service designed to contribute to more vibrant, sustainable and connected food systems throughout Oregon.

If you don't see your favorite Oregon farms, ranches, fisheries, u-picks or farmers markets on OregonTaste.com, submit them here. Anyone can submit a fresh food producer, it's fast, free and easy and helps connect communities through food!

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