Updated: September 26th 2023
The Capital Press is reporting that pretty much all the Farmers Markets in the state, that had to close a few years ago in response to the pandemic, have all been reopened for business and the public has welcomed this development.
The report states that Oregon’s farmers markets generated $54.5 million in revenue in 2022, down from $63 million in 2019 due to health concerns and mandates in 2020.
Despite the challenges, farmers markets in Oregon have grown by 10% since 2019.
Climate change-related issues such as heat waves, wildfires, and wintry conditions in 2022 resulted in the cancellation of 51 market days, causing a loss of $900,000.
Some markets have partnered with schools or community spaces to go indoors during adverse weather, and winter markets have become a growing trend.
Here is a list of the Top 10 Farmers Markets in the State of Oregon:
OHSU Farmers Market @ Mailcode L338, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, Oregon 97239
Manzanita Farmers Market @ 36465 N Hwy 101, Nehalem , Oregon 97131
Lower Valley Farmers Market @ Main street, Wallowa, Oregon 97885
Portland Farmers Market – King @ NE 7th and Wygant, Portland, Oregon 97211
Hoodland Farmers Market @ 67212 E. HWY 26, Welches , Oregon 97067
The Original Gresham Farmers Market @ 401 NE Second St., Gresham , Oregon 97030
Montavilla Farmers Market @ 7700 Block of SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97215
Hillsboro Farmers’ Markets – Downtown Hillsboro @ 1st Ave and NW Lincoln St, Hillsboro , Oregon 97124
Hillsdale Farmers’ Market @ 1405 SW Vermont St, Portland, Oregon 97219
North Albany Farmer’s Market @ 6980 nw hwy 20, Albany, Oregon 97321