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On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the Bend Farmers Market ("Market") kicks off its season at a new time while continuing its participation in the Double Up Food Bucks

On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Bend Farmers Market ("Market") kicks off its season and with it, is continuing its participation in the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program for the third year in a row, as the Market saw its highest-ever EBT sales in 2021. "We are excited to announce that we're able to match up to $20 again this season," said Jesica Carleton, the Market's returning Manager. "Last year, we had our highest EBT/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...

With spring officially here, plant nurseries will be flooded with gardeners looking to spruce up their landscape. However, only in Georgia can you get flowers and award-winning BBQ.

On October 14, Bend-La Pine Schools will celebrate National Farm to School month by serving up from-scratch chicken pot pie featuring locally grown potatoes at schools throughout the district. The effort is a partnership between Bend-La Pine Schools, Sakari Farms in Tumalo and the Garden for Every School team at The Environmental Center in Bend. The local potatoes are just one example of how Bend-La Pine Schools works with local agricultural businesses. Every week, Bend-La Pine Schools serve...

Bend Farmers Market returns with new online ordering, curbside pick-up options BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Wednesday, May 5, the Bend Farmers Market kicks off another season, and for the first time is offering online ordering and curbside pick-up for community members.  “Last year, despite the challenges that came from managing the market amidst a pandemic, we experienced a surge in traffic,” said Marielle Slater, the Market’s chairperson of the board. “This was a welcome and wonderful sho...

Piedmont Gardeners will present their freshly bloomed gardens during the middle of April, rain or shine. The 28th annual Piedmont Gardeners’ Garden Tour will present four gardens, Bussell Garden, Brussack Garden, Strand / Johnson Garden and Matthews Garden, on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allan Armitage, retired emeritus professor of horticulture at the University of Georgia, inspired the spring garden tour with the Piedmont Gardeners. The proceeds from the tour will be used for funding...