One of the benefits of going to this farmer's market is that they will always be something new and you never know what you will find. Unfortunately, That also happens to be one of the weaknesses. While I do shop here regularly and enjoy a lot of my produce from the farmers, I also often find myself a little disappointed when I can't return to find a product that I might have purchased a week or 2 ago. I would say that roughly 80% of the vendors are very kind and friendly. 100% of the produce seems to have a decent shelf life, and I have only brought home one bunch of kale that looked like it needed an extra wash. As the fall comes closer I know for a fact that this farmer's market will get more full and there will be better produce choices. I will update my review at the end of...
Read morei love this market and appreciate that it appears that it will be closed today 9/13. this is from the events section of the website: “ Event Cancelled The City of Portland had entered in to a State of Emergency due to unhealthy air quality and has implemented closure of city-owned outdoor properties: This includes all outdoor parks, natural areas, forested parks and other locations. We appreciate the city’s efforts toward the safety of the public and are announcing the closure of our PSU, King and Lents International Farmers Market Saturday 9/12 and...
Read moreThought I could use my WIC or EBT as payment for farmers market bucks but that is not the case, they exchange cash or debit for market bucks $1 cash= $2 in farmers market. Go to the information hut first to get the help and a punch ticket. Although the first time you visit if you have WIC or EBT that makes you eligible to spend $5 cash= $24 farmers market bucks, be prepared with your phone to get registered online they will have a QR code or web address for...
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