Rejoice! Local farmers markets reopen

Expect root veggies, assorted greens and plants starts now... the next few months bring more produce and more markets!

(excepted from the Oregonian 'FOODday' Apr 1, 2008)

Although it brings showers for May flowers, April also brings farmers markets - and lots of them. Starting Thursday April 3, 2008, parking lots and parks around Portland and the surrounding communities will bustle wth tent poles, tarps and metal cash boxes as area farmers present their fare to resident cooks.

Local Area Farmers Markets

• Fairview Farmers and Artists Market
• Gresham Farmers Market
• Parkrose Farmers Market
• Portland Farmers Market at PSU
• Troutdale Farmers and Artists Market

You'll find plenty of root vegitables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept Oregon Trail or other food assistant coupons - more access to good food for all.

Fairview Farmers and Artists Market

www.windancefarmsandart.com
When: Thursdays 4:00pm - 8:00pm April 3 - Oct 30
Where: Fairview City Hall
1300 NE Village St
Fairview, OR

• Parking lot, not necessarily free
• Acceptance of food assistance: Oregon Trail Card, senior discounts

Gresham Farmers Market

www.greshamfarmersmarket.com
When: Saturdays 8:30am - 1:30pm May 3 - Oct 26
Tuesday 5:00pm - 8:30pm June 10 - Aug 26
Where: NW Miller Avenue
between Second and Third Streets
Gresham, OR

• Parking lot, not necessarily free

Parkrose Farmers Market

www.parkrosefarmersmarket.org
When: Saturdays 8:00am - 2:00pm May 3 - Oct 25
Where: 12003 NE Shaver St
On the west side of the parking lot at Parkrose High School
Portland, OR

• Parking lot, not necessarily free

Portland Farmers Market at PSU

www.portlandfarmersmarket.org
When: Saturdays 8:30am - 2:00pm Apr 5 - Oct 4
Saturdays 9:30am - 2:00pm Oct 11 - Dec 20
Where: South Park Blocks
Between Montgomery and Harrison Streets
Portland, OR

• Parking lot, not necessarily free
• Approximately 50 precent or more ogranic vendors
• Acceptance of food assistance: Oregon Trail Card, senior discounts

Troutdale Farmers and Artists Market

www.windancefarmsandart.com
When: Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm April 5 - Oct 25
Where: East end of Historic Old Town Troutdale
across from City Hall in Depot Park
Troutdale, OR

• Parking lot, not necessarily free
• Acceptance of food assistance: Oregon Trail Card, senior discounts