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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 Program (SNAP) sales in the history of the BFM ($35,372). We attribute this to the ability to offer DUFB,...

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 serves 3,500 pounds of apples, pears, and nectarines fruit from Thomas Orchards in Kimberly and ...

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 show of support from our community members, and now we’re excited to offer online ordering and pick-u...