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
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
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
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.
Staff & Board
Alexis Molinari (she/her)
Market Director
The dreamy-green Pacific Northwest called my name in 2017, and I’ve been enchanted by the Valley ever since. Before that, I’ve leapt continents more than once, learning how food roots us wherever we go. My passion for food systems is rooted in mutual aid, connecting with community, addressing food insecurity, and ensuring equitable access to fresh, local food. I believe farmers markets are more than just places to shop; they are vibrant community hubs that strengthen local food networks and build a more resilient, connected future.
As the Market Director at the Lane County Farmers Market, I am dedicated to supporting small farms and food businesses, fostering an inclusive market environment, and expanding access to fresh, locally grown food. I also love celebrating the ways food connects us across cultures! Whether that is through traditional ingredients, regional cuisines, or the farmers and makers who share their food heritage with the community. Markets are a place where flavors, stories, and traditions come together, and I’m passionate about making sure everyone can find the ingredients that feel like home. I love finding creative ways to engage with the community: through innovative outreach, partnerships, or programs that help make folks feel a true sense of belonging when they visit.
In addition to my role at LCFM, I serve on the board of the Oregon Farmers Market Association (OFMA), where I advocate for the growth and sustainability of farmers markets across the state.
When I’m not immersed in market life, you can find me snacking, telling jokes, dancing with friends, reading comics, or playing Dungeons & Dragons. (Hablo español.)
Email Alexis: al****@*********************et.org
Orion Lawrenz (they/she/he)
Program & Marketing Manager
Advocate for environmental justice and food security. Enthusiast of machinery and coffee shops.
Originally assembled in arid Phoenix, Arizona, I moved to Eugene in 2021 for a rainy change of scenery while I studied at the University of Oregon. I graduated with my degree in environmental studies and sustainable business in 2024 and stayed in Eugene for my love of the market and its community that I’ve grown into over the past 4 years. LCFM has helped to expand my palate beyond what the desert had provided me, and the magick of eating with the seasons has invigorated me. I continue to gain invaluable experience, perspective, and knowledge through my work here. My passion for learning about local food systems and how they interweave with culture has been strengthened by connecting with members of my community through food. When not working, I spend my time netrunning, playing video/table games, tinkering, testing out recipes, or sipping an iced coffee in a cafe, somewhere! If you see me shopping around with a wine bottle picnic basket, stop and say hi!
Email Orion: or***@*********************et.org
Zydlei Trujillo Sabarich (he/him)
Office Manager
Email Zydlei: zy****@*********************et.org
Poppy Marin (they/them)
Operations Manager
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!
Email Poppy: po***@*********************et.org
Sonya Brown (she/her)
Membership Support Coordinator
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: so***@*********************et.org
Evelyn Costello (she/they)
Market Assistant
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!!
Sam Pickard (she/they)
Market Assistant
I moved from Ohio to Oregon to be closer to wild spaces! I have worked in a wide variety of outdoor settings, from children’s survival classes to school gardens to conservation crews. I love learning about the Cascadia Bioregion and all that lives it in. My favorite market item is the hot apple cider from Merryheart Farm and Gardens.
Ciara Walton (she/they)
Market Assistant
Originally sprouted in the Bay Area of California, I wandered up to Oregon to study environmental science at Portland State and fell in love with the green canopy overhead, staying for the mossy forests and the slow, rhythmic magic of the rain. My favorite part about Oregon is how every trail feels like stepping into a living storybook—perfect for hiking, foraging inspiration, and daydreaming. Working at the farmers market
Marissa Armas (she/they)
Market Assistant
Our Board
Ben Tilley, President
Shelley Schuler, Vice President
Adam Lee, Secretary
Cassie Peters, Treasurer
Yonatan Herzbrun, Member Director
Osana Waterstone, Member Director
Bean Metcalf, Community Director
Eric Brown, Community Director
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) tokens for eligible food purchases. Visit the Market Info Booth to use your EBT card to purchase tokens.
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 What’s 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 Information Booth on 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, OR 97401