Newsletter Archive

You don’t need to use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to have an intimate dinner with someone you love. You don’t need to have such a dinner with a partner, either. Love is not dependent on the day, nor is there only one kind of it. All love is worth celebrating on any...

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we want to highlight the importance of educating the community about the Indigenous cultures that are tied to the land we occupy.   You may have seen the three wooden pillars on wheels that live at the Farmers Market...

This week’s Yes, Chef interview was with Eric Dodds, head chef of Bar Purlieu. Bar Purlieu is a French-inspired farm to table restaurant, located here in Eugene. Once you step into the space, you can feel a sense of warmth radiating from the friendly staff, the...

We recognize that at the end of the year, and the end of our market’s season, there comes a drastic decline in the variety of available produce, and with this narrower selection, it can be hard to be inventive with the same few ingredients week-to-week. But this makes...

Meet Patrick Newson and Wayne Beckwith, the owners of Riverblend Cider Company. Their ciders are handmade with minimal intervention throughout the process from bud to bottle. They use native yeasts to naturally ferment the fruit they gather and bottle without...

Last week we interviewed Tobi Sovak, owner and pastry chef of Noisette Pastry Kitchen. When you walk in the café, your senses are enthralled by sweet and savory aromas, the comforting sounds of the espresso machine steaming milk and bakers pounding their dough, and of...

The Autumnal Equinox, this year occurring on Sunday, September 22nd, marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn, at least in terms of astronomy. Many don’t consider the transition from summer to autumn to be official until the first yellowy-orange leaves fall to...

As a part of a Farmers Market Promotion (FMPP) grant awarded by the USDA to the Lane County Farmers Market, we are proud to be in our second year of running a ‘New Member Program’. This program is designed to reduce barriers for new producers to sell at the market and...

Dillon Turner is the executive chef of Tavern on Main in downtown Springfield. A rural California native, he finds inspiration for the seasonal menus of the restaurant in both the seasonality of Oregon’s produce, and in the lengthy time it takes for all produce to...

As we inch closer to the end of summer, melons serve as a juicy reminder to savor the season while it lasts. Melons are a very versatile fruit that can be used in salads, drinks, dessert, or by itself! Looking for a refreshing melon dish to bring to your next...

This week we interviewed Tamisha Heacox–Jackson, owner and executive  chef of Mishjacks Catering. Mishjacks Catering is one of  the few catering businesses in town that is market-driven and uses fresh, local ingredients to meet every occasion’s needs. Mishjacks was...

As temperatures are reaching above 100, it can be hard to motivate yourself, your family, your friends, or your partner to get up and head to an outdoor market for the day. But don’t fret! We’ve compiled a list of easy and free/cheap ways to keep you and your people...

’Tis the season for berries! Currently, you can find a myriad of scrumptious berries at the Lane County Farmers Market. Among them are strawberries, blueberries, boysenberries, marionberries, blackberries, raspberries, currants, and gooseberries. You have the option...

This week we interviewed Crystal Platt, head chef at Lion & Owl.  Crystal, “the Owl”,  co-owns the restaurant along with her spouse Kirsten Hansen, “the Lion”. Lion & Owl opened in 2017 as a food truck, where Crystal served artfully prepared farm-to-table food...

This weekend, the second annual Eugene Tea Festival will fill the Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza with sweet, earthy aromas, gentle music, and sophisticated conversation about tea and culture. Many of our very own vendors will be showcasing their knowledge, skills,...

This week’s local chef interview was with Rocky Maselli. Rocky is the owner of Pizzeria DOP, one of the food trucks at the farmers market on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Rocky has been vending at the market since 2020, serving up Neapolitan-style pizzas using a wood-fired...

With Mother’s Day around the corner, make sure to celebrate the maternal figure(s) in your life. Looking for the perfect gift? The farmers market has you covered. The mother archetype is not limited to the person who delivered you from their womb. They can also be a...

As sustainability becomes an increasingly more important aspect of business in the face of climate change, we value even the smallest changes that our vendors make to be more green. In celebration of Earth Month coming to a close, we want to highlight just some of the...

Happy Earth Day! We are so excited to share the bounty and beauty of spring with you all at the farmers market. Looking to harvest straight from home? Now is the perfect time to start prepping your own vegetable garden for an abundant growing season. Pick the right...

This week’s local chef interview is with Tiffany Norton, co-owner of the eccentric Party Bar located in the heart of downtown Eugene. Party Bar’s menu is described as New American, using fresh, local ingredients. It was previously called Party Downtown until it...