How Are You Celebrating National Farmers Market Week?
USDA Secretary, Thomas Vilsack, has proclaimed this coming week of August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week. This week highlights the growing role of markets across the nation. How is your market showcasing this bountiful time of year?
Your Chance to Present at
the Oregon State Fair
Do you have an inspiring message to share about farmers, agriculture, markets or food? The "Agriculture Showcase Stage" is looking for market managers to present at the Oregon State Fair.
Let us know at info@oregonfarmersmarkets.org if you are interested.
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Increase Your Online Visibility
You can still get your market highlighted on Travel Oregon's website. Just upload a photo that is at least 1024 x 768. Click here to upload.
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Safe Summer Sampling
Keep shoppers safe by ensuring that vendors selling or sampling cut melons, tomatoes, unpasteurized juices, and other foods that must be cooled have:
- cooling equipment with an ambient air thermometer
- metal probe thermometers
- sanitizer to clean thermometers
- and a handwashing station and toothpicks or other way to keep hands off of samples.
Learn more...
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