Fresh spring produce at Oregon's many farmers' markets
(APRIL 13, 2019) It is spring in Oregon. The weather is warmer. Some people plant gardens. Others get fresh food from a farmers market. There are more than 160 farmers markets in Oregon.
Grant Butler works at the newspaper. He writes about food. He says there are many choices at the farmers market now.
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Turmeric
- Asparagus
- Cauliflower
- Rhubarb
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Squash
- Cabbage
- Kale
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Garlic
You need to bring some things to the market:
- bags
- cash
- comfortable shoes
- raincoat or umbrella
Don't bring your dog, says Grant.
Sources:
Butler, Grant. “The 10 Best Farmers’ Markets in the Portland Area.” Oregonlive.Com, oregonlive.com, 9 Mar. 2016, www.oregonlive.com/cooking/2016/03/the_10_best_farmers_markets_in.html. Accessed 13 Apr. 2019.
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Butler, Grant. “The 10 Best Farmers’ Markets in the Portland Area.” Oregonlive.Com, oregonlive.com, 9 Mar. 2016, www.oregonlive.com/cooking/2016/03/the_10_best_farmers_markets_in.html. Accessed 13 Apr. 2019.
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