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Local Markets

From Hillsboro to Gresham, the greater Portland metropolitan area is home to 25 or more farmers' markets, as well as countless farm stands. Local chefs find fresh seasonal foods to enhance their menu offerings. Shoppers have access to organically-raised fruits, vegetables and herbs. Growers can offer choices that supermarkets might hesitate to carry because of shorter shelf life or the higher price of organics.

Websites

Oregon Farmers' Markets Association: Find a complete list of local markets, fresh produce tables and the location of a market near you.
Food Alliance: Valuable resources for the consumer and grower. Find the Northwest Resource Guide which lists producers of certified crops and market partners.
Tricounty Farm Fresh Produce Guide: Features a crop calendar, farm list, maps to farms and much more to help you choose local, in-season produce

Books

Pacific Northwest: the ultimate winery guide: 917.9504 M517p 2007

For those planning to tour the increasingly well-known winemaking areas of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, this illustrated guide will introduce you to the regions' award winning wines.
Field Guide to Produce: How to Identify, Select, and Prepare Virtually Every Fruit and Vegetable at the Market: 641.64 G795f 2004

You'll never be embarrassed again confusing a gherkin for a cucumber or jicama for horseradish Using this pocket guide will make you a produce expert in no time at all.