Pacific Northwest Coastal Farmers Markets Astoria Oregon Region
There are some great farmers markets in the pacific northwest.
Many are seasonal based on availability of crops, but there are a few and a rising number that run year round.
North Coast Food Web (NCFW) is an organization that works to bring food local to people of the Oregon coastal pacific northwest.
The River People Farmers Market,
slated to open Thursday, June 23, 2011.
The key to a successful farmers market is to have “food” that is good and AFFORDABLE but also allow the farmers to make a living.
So many farmers markets have crafts and items that are not needed for daily living. Food that can be consumed is key. Food that is grown and produced locally. i.e. the “localvores”.
Thursdays from June 23 through September,
and if product and demand and weather conspire favorably,
through the end of October. Hours are 3-7pm.
Only fresh, farm grown produce and flowers, farm raised and eggs, farm-grown plant starts, locally caught fish, and producer made value-added or ready-to-consume food products will be sold.
River People Farmers Market is a partnership between the North Coast Food Web, Blue Scorcher Bakery, Astoria Co-op, KMUN, and OSU Extension Clatsop County.
Contact and info:
Merianne Myers:
Tel: 512-964-5949
Email: meriannemyers@gmail.com
Web: www.riverpeoplemarket.org
New Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market
Friday afternoon market in downtown Long Beach,
Opened May 6 from 3-7pm and run through September
Contact Jane Holeman
Tel: 360.244.9155
Email: jane@willapabay.org.
Web: www.longbeachwa.gov/farmersmarket/
A Seaside Farmers Market
The market will be open on Saturdays starting July 2nd and run for 12 weeks through September 24th (with the exception of August 27th, Hood to Coast weekend, the market will be closed). Market hours are from 1pm to 4pm.
Seaside Market will emphasize local food from local producers.
The market will feature fresh, local and organic fruits, vegetables and meats, as well as some whole foods, dairy products and much more. If you are a vendor interested in having a booth at the market, you will find a Vendor Handbook and Vendor Application helpful. Booth spaces are $35/week or $300 for the entire season. Spaces are 10?x10?. Feel free to contact Market Manager, Rachael Bailey at (503) 738-3311 x115 with any questions you might have about becoming a vendor. A list of participating vendors and their products will be posted here when it becomes available, so please check back.
Contact Mary Blake:
Tel: 503-738-3311 x 103
Email: maryblake@sunsetempire.com
Web: sunsetempire.com more info: https://www.sunsetempire.com/?page_id=348
Merianne Myers,
North Coast Food Web (NCFW) and Astoria Co-op board member
While on the topic of local why not grow your own, too. Grow a Row:
Alder Creek Farm & Natural Area
South off of Hwy 101 at Underhill Lane between Manzanita and Nehalem.
End of the road for plenty of free parking.
Tel: 503-368-3203
Email: lnct@nehalemtel.net.
Web: www.nehalemtrust.org.
HipFish Monthly has a good resource on the emerging markets
