A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Potential for flooding rains. Low near 45F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch..
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A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Potential for flooding rains. Low near 45F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch.
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Farmers Market’s 10th winter season started on Saturday, Dec. 6. Hood River Farmers Market is the only year-round farmers market in the Gorge. It’s open on the first and third Saturdays, December through April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the winter, the market remains outside but moves to 403 Portway Ave. on the waterfront, near Ferment Brewing.
Even in winter, customers can still shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farmers. The market hosts local growers like Oak Rose Farm, Nature’s Finest, Columbia Gorge Garlic, The Farmer in Odell and more. Produce at the Hood River Farmers Market on average travels less than 10 miles from the farm to reach market customers and produce is picked just hours before the opening bell rings. While most produce at the grocery store travels 1,500 miles and takes 7 days to reach store shelves.
The market also features local fishers, ranchers, bakers and makers who offer meat, fish, eggs, cheese, baked goods, honey and much more. While the focus of the market is on food, local makers and crafters will also showcase their handmade products. Customers can find a vendor schedule at www.gorgegrown.com/hoodrivervendors to see which vendors will be attending each week.
SNAP EBT (formerly known as food stamps) customers can receive up to an additional $40 free to shop at the market when they use their EBT card. To use a SNAP card at the market, visit the market info booth (the orange tent). When a customer purchases $20 in SNAP market tokens, they will receive an extra $20 in tokens and $20 in Double Up Food Bucks. SNAP tokens can be spent on any SNAP eligible items from market vendors like fresh produce, meat, cheese, bread, and food-producing plant starts. Double Up Food Bucks can be spent on fresh vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, fruits and food-producing plant starts. SNAP cards from any state are accepted.
Hood River Farmers Market is a program of Gorge Grown Food Network. Gorge Grown Food Network’s mission is to build a resilient, local food system that improves the health and well-being of the community. Visit www.gorgegrown.com or call 541-490-6420 for more information.
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