The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that winter farmers markets this year have seen a 38% increase since 2010, with an astonishing 1,225 winter markets in operation nationwide. That means that consumers who are interested in buying locally grown products year-round now have more ways to do so than ever.
Kathleen Merrigan, Agriculture Deputy Secretary, says "Consumers are looking for maore ways to buy locally grown food throughout the year. Through winter markets, American farmers are able to meet this need and bring in additional income to support their families and businesses."
Oregon has several markets that are in operation year-round. Winter market customers can expect to find lots of hearty greens, root vegetables like carrots and beets, winter squashes, lettuces (grown in hoophouses) apples, and prepared baked goods.
Creswell Farmers Market
Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm
2nd and D Streets
Creswell
Salem Public Market
Saturdays, 8.30am-2pm
1240 Rural Ave, SE
Salem
Oregon City Downtown Winter Market
Saturdays, twice monthly, November through April, 10am-2pm
8th Street, between Main and Railroad
Oregon City
Madras Saturday Market
Saturdays, 9am-2pm
Sahallee Park
Madras
Hillsdale Market
Sundays twice monthly, December through April, 10am-2pm
Wilson High School, 1405 SW Vermont Street
Portland
Lloyd Farmers Market
Tuesdays, 10am-2pm
Oregon Square Courtyard, 800 Holladay Street
Portland
The Peoples Coop
Wednesdays, 2pm-7pm
3029 SE 21st Ave
Portland
Portland Shemanski Park Market
Saturdays in January and February, 10am-2pm
SW Park Ave & SW Montgomery Street
Portland
