Blog Entries

Eastern Oregon Local Foods Gathering

Attention farmers, gardeners, retailers, and concerned citizens! Oregon Rural Action and the Oregon Food Bank are inviting everyone interested in building a robust local market for local agricultural products and ensuring that everyone has access to a sufficient amount of nutritious food to our April 13th Community Food Systems Gathering. The event is free, open to the public, and (best of all) includes lunch!!

Road Closure Approved!

In a unanimous decision Wednesday evening, the La Grande City Council approved our request to get the road closed between the public library and Max Square during Saturday market hours.

A Warming Soup Recipe

If any of you were lucky enough to have lunch at the recent Farm to School Workshop in Island City, then you know how flavorful and satisfying this soup is! Try Andrea Malmerg's Potato, Cheese and Roasted Green Chili Bisque.

New Opportunity for Farmers: Oregon WIC Fruit and Veggie Voucher Program

Starting in 2010, farmers who sell their fruits and vegetables directly to consumers at farm stands or at farmers’ markets may sign up to participate in the existing Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP) and/or a NEW program called the WIC Fruit & Veggie Voucher Program. The trainings for farmers in Eastern Oregon have been scheduled.

2010 Market Schedule Announced

* Saturday Schedule: May 22 through October 23 - 9:00 AM to Noon * Tuesday Schedule: June 15 through September 28 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Farmers' Market Vendors

Information about La Grande Farmers' Market Vendors including: year round offerings, our list of vendors, and how to become a vendor.

2010 Music at the Market Announced

The schedule has been announced for the “Kneads Bakery Presents Music at the Market” concert series to be presented throughout the La Grande Farmers' Market 2010 season. Leah Starr, owner of Kneads Bakery, coordinates the music series by bringing together local bands and community sponsors. “We look forward to another great season of music and food in downtown La Grande,” Star said. “The local musicians add a local flavor to this regular community event.”

Oregon WIC Fruit & Veggie Voucher Program

Calling all farmer vendors! There is another chance to get the training for this program before the season begins; This Thursday in The Dalles.

Fresh Spinach Pasta

A sure-fire way to get your kids eating greens!

Free composting class

Oregon Rural Action is hosting a free composting class for the home gardener this Saturday, May 15th, from 9:00 - 10:00 am.

Opening Day is this Saturday!

Rain or shine, the market will be happening at Max Square - read on to see what will be on tap this week.

brrrr!

It was a chilly, but fun opening day.

This week at the market

Get ready to plant!

Strawberry-Rhubarb Sorbet

This is a lovely, refreshing treat and a terrific way to use up some of that rhubarb!

Strawberries are here!!

Oh joy! There is nothing like a home-grown strawberry. Do yourself a favor and don't buy them at the grocery store this week, come on down to the market.

LaGrandeLife publishes video of La Grande Farmers' Market

Mike Surber of Cold Coffee Media, created a video showing his favorite sights at the La Grande Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Fresh at the Market - June 12

It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day on Saturday - read on for what will be available this week.

Tuesday June 22

Our Tuesday market is really sweet - check it out - Cherries are coming!

Saturday, June 26 - fresh at the market this week

Berries, kids crafts, beef and more!

Saturday, July 3rd - fresh this week

Berries are plentiful, as are lettuce and greens and beautiful crafts.

Saturday, July 10 - Crazy amounts of farm fresh foods!!

Downtown La Grande will be celebrating "Crazy Days" and the market will have abundant fruits, vegetables and arts and crafts - big time fun this weekend!

Tuesday, June 13

We have a sweet little Tuesday market from 4-6 in the evening - come see what we have to offer!

Fresh at the Market this Saturday

July 24th. I am happy to report that the first tomatoes have been sighted.

La Grande Farmers' Market Mid Summer Harvest Dinner - July 31

Mark your calendars! Saturday, July 31st, 3pm - 9pm Foley Station presents the annual Mid Summer Harvest Dinner featuring locally grown free-range chicken, grass fed beef and lamb, eggs fruit and vegetables.

Mid- Summer Harvest Dinner Menu 2010

Complete dinner menu for the La Grande Farmer’s Market Fund Raiser and Celebration of our Local Harvest to be served Saturday, July 31, 2010 ~ 3 pm to 9 pm.

Sweet corn and tomatoes!

Music to my ears....

Free Watermelons!!

It is our second annual watermelon giveaway! Tuesday, August 17, 4-6pm.

Chinook Salmon and Steelhead!

This Saturday, September 4th, we have a special addition to the market - fresh salmon and steelhead, caught just today, will be sold.

Tuesday market season extended

Please note: Now the last Tuesday market will be October 19th. We have added three weeks to the season.

To Market We Go: An Interview with Manager Beth Wasley

In the chilly evening air of the end of summer, Oregon Rural Action Communications Director Shaun Daniel sat down with Beth Wasley, the La Grande Farmers Market manager, to talk about her work with the market, this past season and what's in store for visitors to the last market days of the year.

2011 Annual Meeting

Calling all vendors; our annual meeting date is set for Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00. Vendors may sign up for season stall spaces, learn about any changes to the policy this year, and talk to the board about any questions, suggestions or issues. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Farmers' Market, this meeting is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and to meet other vendors. The meeting will be a potluck and held in the Misener Room at 1001 4th Street in La Grande.

'Music at the Market' CD is available

Leah Starr, owner of Kneads Bakery, worked with participating musicians to produce a CD containing a sampler of songs performed at the La Grande Farmers Market.

Opening Day is May 21st!

Here it is at long last.

Berry-Rhubarb Crumble

I made this last weekend with some frozen raspberries I had left over from last season - it is to die for.

Tuesday Market opens June 7th

Our Tuesday Market is open from 4 - 6pm. Read on for what will be available this week.

Local Food Workshop June 15th

"If you have processed foods, catered foods, eggs dairy, cheese, meat or produce to sell, this workshop is for you" -Sara Miller, NEOEDD

2011 La Grande Farmers' Market season ending Saturday!

The La Grande Farmers Market' has had another great year, but soon the markets will close for season. Both the Tuesday and the Saturday Markets run though the third week in October. Our last day is October 22nd.