City of Pendleton, Oregon  

500 SW DORION AVE  |  PENDLETON, OR 97801  ( 541) 966-0201

   " Welcome to Where The Real West Lives!”

"Growing for Market is  America's most respected source of information about growing and selling vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and plants. GFM is a monthly magazine about small-scale farming, sustainable agriculture and farm direct marketing. It covers farmers markets, farm stands, Community Supported Agriculture, and selling locally to restaurants, supermarkets, natural food stores and florists..."
 

http://csanr.wsu.edu/

"The Mission of the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is to foster approaches to agriculture and natural resource stewardship that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially responsive." (Washington State University).
 

"Welcome to Pendleton, the real west! Best known as the home of the Pendleton Woolen Mills and the world-famous Pendleton Round-Up, our western heritage also includes the Oregon Trail, explorers’ routes and stage coach trails… a real Trail Mix! Beginning with the Native American Tribes who welcomed Lewis & Clark, people here continue to be known for exceptional hospitality and friendliness..."
 

"Welcome! Northeast Oregon is home to a wonderful variety of farmers' markets. Whether you are a vendor, a local shopper, or just passing through you can find the information you need about each market by clicking on the folders below..."
 

MISSION STATEMENT

     "The Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) is a regional economic development membership organization charged with supporting job creation by helping to create, retain and expand businesses in the region. This is accomplished, in part, by assisting local government to develop human and physical infrastructure to support community, economic and business development..."
 

"We demonstrate how important ag’s economic impact, logistics and practices are: showing folks, especially kids, such things as where the food they eat comes from, how sheep are raised for the wool to make clothing, to the importance of our forests for ecology and human survival. Our goal is to provide an educational experience for the whole family that is really fun. And, we keep it affordable! Kids age 12 and under are FREE!"
 

"The Oregon Guide to Farm-Direct Marketing is intended to provide Oregon farm and seafood producers with a basic understanding of opportunities and regulations regarding direct marketing of Oregon agricultural products. The information presented here is based on current Oregon law, as of June 2006. Regulations discussed in this guide are stated in general terms to better apply to all direct marketers..."
 

"Visit one of Oregon's more than 60 farmers markets and experience fresh and flavorful locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, hazelnuts, eggs and cheeses. Farmers markets bring friends and neighbors together and each market is unique. You may find cooking demonstrations and classes for kids and adults, entertainment, crafts, freshly baked goods and special events..."
 

http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/

For more information,
please write or call:

PORTLAND FARMERS MARKET
1001 SE Water Ave, Suite 455
Portland, Oregon 97214.
Phone 503 241 0032
Fax 503 241 2262
Email
Contact@PortlandFarmersMarket.org
 

Small Farms Team Brochure (PDF)

Washington Small Farms

"Washington State University Small Farms Team provides research-based information and educational programs for farmers, consumers, decision-makers, and others involved in local food systems..."
 

http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/

Oregon Small Farms

"Provides information for the commercial small farmer as well as the small acreage landowner. It is hosted by the Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program..."
 

http://www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org/

Oregon Farmers'
Markets Association

"Oregon farmers’ markets are a unique partnership between city residents and farmers. The Oregon Farmers' Markets Association seeks to promote, support and develop this partnership for the benefit of Oregon farmers and Oregon communities..."