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
Hayley (she/her)
Market Director
A desert rat turned PNW die-hard, hi, I’m Hayley Shapiro the Executive Director of the Lane County Farmers Market. I grew up around a multi-generational dinner table. Surrounded by family and food I learned how to use my voice; I dreamt of worlds built with justice and tested out my theories of societal change. That spirit has influenced my career and for over 15 years I have dedicated myself to community organizing. My work has focused on ways to bring people together whether through food, art, play or protest. I strive to create a sense of belonging and resiliency and my approach is rooted in collaboration, transparency, and a deep respect for the people who make local ecosystems thrive. I cannot wait to learn all about the hearts, hands & spirits that make this market ecosystem thrive.
Prior to joining LCFM, I served as Program Director for HOOTS at White Bird Clinic, where I oversaw integrative mental health school programs for youth across Lane County. Advocating for youth and empowering them to have agency over their own well-being was not only my duty but also became my passion. My commitment to our local food systems is inspired by my commitment to our community’s well-being and just as I did at my family’s dinner table, I will continue to use my voice to help shape a more vibrant, just, and inclusive future for LCFM. In many ways, I consider our farmers and our market the heart of this town and I am honored to continue that legacy.
In addition to my role at LCFM, I love spending time with my chosen family, making weird art, frolicking in nature, good film, good food & good dancing. Some things I think you should definitely know about me: I do not drink caffeinated coffee, I kill houseplants, I don’t know anything about professional sports and hablo español! Also, I will always be turning a look at market so please come find me, say hello & tell me about yourself and your dream.
Orion (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 5 years. LCFM has helped to expand my palate beyond what the desert had provided me, and the magick of eating with the seasons continues to invigorate me. I am grateful to gain such 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 I’m not working, I spend my time netrunning, playing JRPGs and platformers, tinkering, playing dress-up, 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
Poppy (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
Zydlei (he/him)
Office Manager
Email Zydlei: zy****@*********************et.org
Sonya (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
Sam (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.
Evelyn (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!!
Kristina (she/her)
Market Assistant
Logan (she/her)
Market Assistant
Hi, I’m Logan! I was born in Montana, raised in California, moved back to Montana for a few years as a young adult and moved here to Oregon with my partner in 2022. We welcomed our son in 2023 and have no plans of leaving! I love participating in my community and working at the farmers market helps me do just that. When I’m not at the market you will find me running around town with my toddler, cooking, baking, gardening and taking day trips to the coast. Fun fact about me: I have two different species of semi-aquatic turtles and I hope to inherit my family heirloom tortoise soon!
Marissa (she/they)
Market Assistant
Juniper (she/her)
Market Assistant
Born on the California Coast, I slowly creeped north until I landed in Eugene in 2018. The Willamette Valley has been home to my family for over 100 years!
LCFM and the many, many markets in our area are a crucial part of the DIY economy cycle, and I’m honored to engage with it. I look up to everyone who makes land stewardship and feeding their community a priority, especially when faced with challenges like climate change and financial struggle. When all else fails, I believe we will take care of each other.
When I’m not helping out at LCFM, you can catch me vending my own textile art at various markets in the Eugene area! I’m also a cofounder and the social media manager for Mask Bloc Eugene, a mutual aid group that provides high-filtration masks, rapid COVID tests, and air filters to individuals and groups free of charge, no questions asked. And as if my plate couldn’t get any more stacked, I’ve recently joined the wonderful all volunteer staff at Very Little Theatre as a lighting designer! Phew!
In my downtime, I love sitting along the river path, mall walking, trying new food, and taking afternoon naps with my wife and dog.
Rachel (she/her)
Market Assistant
Originally from St. Petersburg Florida, I’ve lived in Eugene since 2014, and I’ve been a downtown resident since 2021. I love being surrounded by all the activity in my busy neighborhood and especially the farmer’s market. I’m glad to have a chance to contribute to one of the best things about Eugene. My primary interests outside of work are playing music (I play piano, violin, and sing in a trio) and learning/teaching combat sports; I’ve been a student for about a decade and now teach boxing/Muay Thai, empowerment-based self-defense, and functional fitness classes and private lessons at a downtown gym, Art of War MMA. When I’m not teaching or backup cashiering at LCFM you can often find me on a Saturday playing violin at the Parcade corner or in Kesey Square. Come say hi and give me a song request, it’ll make my day.
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