About Us

About LCFM

LCFM provides an opportunity for the community to purchase fresh, in-season, locally grown farm products and value-added products while interacting directly with the growers and producers. LCFM is comprised of over 100 vendors, all of whom grow or produce goods in Oregon.

LCFM is organized as a C corporation, Oregon Non-Profit, for the Mutual Benefit of the Members. The organization does not have federal tax exempt status. The Board of Directors is a nine-member council consisting of five Member Directors and four Community Directors.

Our Story

The Lane County Farmers Market can trace its beginnings back to the first public market in the southern Willamette Valley, the Eugene Producers Market, which first opened in 1915. In fact, that market was located precisely where our market stands today, at 8th and Oak in downtown Eugene.
Since reorganizing in 1979, LCFM has grown at a robust pace and continues to thrive on the support of those in our community who cherish the values we embody. LCFM is the place where paths cross and community happens—our common ground.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lane County Farmers Market is to preserve and strengthen the local farm and food economy by providing vibrant, inclusive public marketplaces for farmers, food artisans, and our community.

Vision Statement

The Lane County Farmers Market envisions an interconnected, secure, and empowering food system in which farmers, food producers, and communities thrive, ecosystems flourish, and there is universal access to fresh local food for all.

Values Statements

Inclusivity: We believe in providing access to fresh, local food for all while fostering a sense of belonging and safety within the market and beyond.

Empowerment: We cultivate environments of radical empowerment while addressing challenges from their roots, placing the support and well-being of our vendors, staff, and community first.

Resiliency: We prioritize sustainable practices; while exploring new opportunities to ensure our community has a thriving local market and future generations have farmable land.

Collaboration: We connect rural and urban communities through food, embrace new ideas, and invite the community to be an integral part of the market’s growth.

Respect: We believe respect is rooted in listening, compassion, and understanding.

Transparency: We acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication that farmers embody and give our membership meaningful opportunities to shape the market’s future.

Service: We serve each other as staff, vendors, customers, and community members and are committed to compassionate service over goods.

 

FAQs

Where can I park?

Free customer parking is available on Oak Street on the block bordering the Farmers Market. In the nearby Overpark and Parcade parking garages, the first hour is free during the week and there is all day free parking on the weekends, except during signed events. For more parking options, see the Epark Eugene map. 

 

Are pets allowed at the market?

Unfortunately, pets other than service animals are not allowed at the market. We thank you for helping us keep the markets safe and enjoyable for all by not bringing your pets to the market.

 

Can I use my EBT/SNAP/Oregon Trail Card to make purchases at the market?

Yes! All of our farmers markets accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)/Oregon Trail Cards for eligible food purchases. Visit the Market Info Booth to use your EBT card.

Does the market accept credit and debit cards?

Yes! Many vendors at the market accept credit and debit cards at their booths. For those that don’t, visit the Market Info Booth to purchase tokens with your credit card or debit card, which can be used to buy goods at any vendor booth.

 

How can I become a vendor?

Please visit the Become a Vendor page to learn about the requirements and application process to sell food at our markets.

 

What items are sold at market?

Our vendors offer a wide variety of local vegetables, fruits, eggs, cheese, meat, seafood, honey, mushrooms, jams, sauces and salsas, pasta, drinks, baked goods, grains, beans, herbs, flowers, and more. Items at market change every week, in coordination with the seasons. For an idea of some products that are in season, visit our In Season page.

 

Are musicians allowed to play at markets?

Yes, we allow musicians to perform at our markets. We ask that you come to the Market Information Booth the day you want to play and sign up for a time slot.

Contact Us

For directions to our farmers markets, visit our Location page.

Phone: (541) 431-4923

Mailing Address and Office:

150 Shelton McMurphey Blvd., Suite 204, Eugene, Oregon 97401

Staff & Board

Alexis Molinari, Market Director (she/her)

The dreamy-green Pacific Northwest called my name in 2017, and I’ve been enchanted by the Valley ever since. I have a deep appreciation for when food meets art, through experimental cuisines that reflect the traditional gastronomic culture and agricultural biodiversity of different places! I believe raising awareness around food inequality, the importance of supporting local agriculture, and building a strong community and local food systems are key steps in thriving in a sustainable future. As the Market Director, I feel lucky and proud to be able to work with every member of this organization, and I am eager to continue learning how to best support our community. When not working you can find me eating snacks, telling jokes, dancing with friends, reading comics, or playing Dungeons&Dragons! (Hablo español) 

Email Alexis: alexis@lanecountyfarmersmarket.org

Orion Lawrenz, Program and Marketing Manager (they/she/he​)

Advocate for sustainability, environmental justice, and cybernetic advancements. Originally assembled in Phoenix, Arizona, I was drawn to the natural beauty that is present everywhere in Eugene, and especially to the sense of community that is so integral in every facet of the farmers market. I recently graduated from UO with a degree in environmental studies and sustainable business. I love to use my position as a pathway to learn about different perspectives and cultures through both conversation and food. When not working, I spend my time cooking, playing video and table games, moshing at concerts, and reviewing cyberpunk media!

Email Orion: orion@lanecountyfarmersmarket.org

Sha Cabal, Office Manager (she/they)

Hailing from Los Angeles, I moved to the fertile soil of Willamette Valley a few years ago, eager to learn how to grow food. I quickly fell in love with the landscape, locally grown food, and the eccentric community here in Eugene. Although I do miss the live music options and the street tacos back home, Eugene offers something special in terms of its ecosystem and its people. I am very proud to be serving my local community while working for LCFM. I am excited to see how we evolve as an organization that strives to lower barriers in our food system.

Email Sha: sha@lanecountyfarmersmarket.org

Poppy Marin, Head Cashier (they/them)

I was born and raised in the PNW growing up with the beauty my whole life I didn’t truly appreciate it until I moved to Oregon. I originally moved here for college and ended up finding community and have stayed quite a bit longer! I enjoy spending most of my time with my animals and am excited to be working at the farmers market. My future goals include having a farm of my own so I am very exited to be on this end of getting to know our local farmers and people who frequent the market! 

Evelyn Costello, Market Assistant (she/they)

Multimedia artist with a penchant for gardening and botanical witchcraft. Moved to Oregon in 2019 for the moss. Stayed for the wacky people and rich community. A year of my schooling was dedicated to seed sovereignty, immigration/farmwork, as well as ethical farming practices. These are issues close to my heart which I hope to do more work with. Inching my way back into academia, but I’ll happily play in the dirt a while longer. When I’m not at market you can find me baking, taking care of my plants, or doing a craft I picked up that week.
As always- Love people! Cook them good food!!

Jordan Howell Rose, Market Assistant (she/her)

As a budding 20-year-old, I felt the salty spray of the West Coast calling out to me in the landlocked portion of central America known as Colorado. I packed up my 2006 Hyundai Elantra and set sail to lands unknown, bringing with me the naivety of a young captain and the stubborn hope accompanying such. At 23, I find myself rooted on land in an area that brings me more fulfillment than the high seas, married, and eager to see what adventure lies ahead. Most days you’ll find me as a permanent fixture in most coffee shops, a usual suspect at the Piccadilly flea market, and romping around town in my classic pickup truck.

Sonya Brown, FMPP Program Coordinator (she/her)

Farmer first, creative second. I hail from a horticulture background, but found myself launched into the farming community when I moved to the Willamette Valley in 2018. Over the last several years, I have had the pleasure of growing with various local farms and fell deeper and deeper in love with the connection to local food and the hearty people producing it. I now work with the market to assist farmers with the nitty-gritty details around compliance and grant program access, so farmers can continue to do what they do best; produce food. When I’m not working for the market, I’m either tending my own 2-acre parcel, lounging on a friend’s farm, tattooing, or frolicking through the trees.

Email Sonya: sonya@lanecountyfarmersmarket.org

Our Board

Shawn Broderick, President

Shelley Schuler, Vice President

Ben Tilley, Treasurer

Yonatan Herzbrun, Member Director

Adam Lee, Secretary

Shandon Bates, Community Director

Bean Metcalf, Community Director

Eric Brown, Community Director

Emily Guynn, Community Director

Our Market’s New Home

The Need

The Lane County Farmers Market serves as a vibrant community meeting place where people from all walks of life come together in pursuit of healthy, locally grown foods. More than 10,000 people visit the farmers market on a busy Saturday, bringing economic benefits to local farmers and food artisans as well as other downtown businesses. 

Our Vision

We partnered with the City of Eugene and Lane County to redevelop our market site at 8th Avenue and Oak Street. Our priority was keeping the farmers market at its 8th and Oak location while creating an expanded market site that included both indoor and outdoor vending spaces. The new site includes:

  • Roughly 48,000 sq. ft. of outdoor vending space.
  • Adequate space for customer circulation and gathering spaces to make it a shopping destination where consumers can spend up to several hours.
  • An overall space design that could serve as a public park on non-market days.
  • A 10,000-12,000 sq. ft. covered structure to accommodate year-round market operations.

Learn more about the new Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza here. Find information on renting the Pavilion here.

Farmers Market Pavilion Taking Shape in Downtown Eugene

Farmers Market Pavilion Taking Shape in Downtown Eugene

by | Jan 20, 2022

EUGENE, Ore. - Work continues on the new Farmers Market Pavilion in downtown Eugene where the butterfly parking lot once stood. Demolition and site preparation started in May 2022. Construction started in August. The pavilion is expected to be complete this spring in...

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Our Safety Plan

Fresh and nutritious food is vital, and with safety as our highest priority, our outdoor farmers market is here to nourish our community. The Farmers Market is operating as an essential access point to fresh, locally grown food.​

Please help us create a safe and healthy shopping environment for everyone by following these community guidelines: ​​​

  • Stay home if you are sick, have symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms. 
  • The State of Oregon lifted its statewide mask restrictions on March 12th. LCFM still highly supports and encourages mask-wearing at the market. We are following the State of Oregon’s guidelines and lifting the mask requirement for vendors and staff. Though even when not required, OHA still recommends individuals wear masks in certain situations (like in outdoor crowded areas) to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  • Please be respectful of those around you and give each other space even though formal distancing is no longer required.
  • Please be mindful and respect individual vendor signs and policies about how you should enter their booth and how you should access their products.
  • Click here to see information on OHA Mask Requirements.

Thank you for your support of our efforts to minimize the risk of transmission in our community while continuing to provide access to locally grown and produced foods!