Portland is deeply connected to its surrounding farmlands in the Willamette Valley and beyond, facilitating a vibrant market culture. Local chefs source ingredients directly from farmers at bustling markets like those in Beaverton and Hillsdale, emphasizing a farm-to-table ethos. These gatherings are more than just places to buy food; they're social hubs where families and friends connect. Farmers markets promote regional agriculture, support local businesses, and create an integral community atmosphere, showcasing everything from fresh produce to prepared foods, along with live entertainment and educational opportunities for kids.
On any given Saturday, a lot in central Beaverton between the City Park and City Library is flooded with foot traffic, rain or shine. Shoppers peruse its diverse array of goods, picking out produce from Baird Family Orchards and Clark County Farms or building their own garden with starts from N & M Herb Nursery.
These markets are integral to Portland's identity and community, helping farmers and purveyors get their goods onto tables and into kitchens.
As soon as the sun comes out in spring, you'll find farmers markets packed with couples on morning shopping dates, parents picking out ingredients while their kids frolic, and all sorts of folk content to wander the busy paths.
Held year-round in the parking lot of Rieke Elementary next to the Ida B. Wells High School track, the Hillsdale Farmers Market is the standby for Multnomah Village and South Portland residents.
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