This will be my second year with Love Farm Organics doing the CSA. I really have nothing but…read morepositive to say about it. I do a partial share, which is more than enough for my husband and I. It has saved us a tremendous amount on our grocery bill, to the point we don't go to the grocery store nearly as often as we used to. I was even able to freeze much of it, and able to use it over the course of the winter. We pick up our CSA near our home at a market style pickup - we get to pick our own produce out of the bins, make choices between certain vegetables, and even put unwanted produce in a trade bin for others or to trade. The quality is excellent, and so much better than anything you could get at a grocery store. I love that they send out a newsletter with the upcoming produce you will get - it gives you time to meal plan and buy ingredients for your upcoming share! If you're looking for a CSA in the Portland area, I can't recommend Love Farm Organics enough - I am actually finishing a winter CSA with another organic farm and it came nowhere near the quality of this, and I'm really looking forward to it starting up again soon!

I've been getting veggies and fruit from the Love Farm Organics CSA for about eight years and I…read morecan't recommend them enough. They're a 4th-generation family farm and they're really lovely people. Their produce is excellent quality, they have pick-up spots all over the area and their site has lots of resources for nutritional info and recipes on preparing the things they grow. They've introduced me to things I've never seen and really widened my palate. Their produce is organic so it isn't polluted with poisonous pesticides and doesn't poison the soil or kill pollinators like bees and butterfiles, it's healthy and delicious and actually comes out to cost less than produce at the store by my house AND I know I'm supporting a local family farm and helping keep it there. You just really can't beat an organic family farm CSA membership and everyone should try one! They also offer some work exchange and take SNAP to make their produce available to as many people as possible.

This farmers market is a little less hectic I'd say, and I dig it!…read more Nestled in a square parking lot, next to a few small businesses and a New Seasons, is the Orenco Farmers Market. Many times I've seen it and many times I've avoided it. But now I regret not checking it out the first time they opened up a few years ago. Here's a few tips and details: * Parking * Most folks park in the New Seasons parking lot, or down the residential streets. The times I've been here, the lot has never been full. So I've never had any issue finding parking. * Favorite Vendors * ~ The Pie Guy - out of North Plains. If you yelp that, you'll see why he's different. Love their variety of pies. ~ Pilgrim's Roasted Nut'z - Another North Plains favorite! You can literally go nuts buying more than one bag. ~ Kookido - UGH, mochi-filled cookies! I'm a mochi lover and chewy soft cookie kind of guy. These are heaven in a container! ~ Pablo Munoz Fruits - I'm all about their peaches and berries! ~ Martinez Family Farms - Come here early for these guys. They always have a long line to pay. ~ Favorite Produce - I dig their fresh flower bouquets. ~ Helvetia Vineyards & Winery - Another local wine favorite. Try a sample! ~ Baird Family Orchards - mmm mmm, gotta love them peaches! Especially their Sweet Sue yellow peaches. ~ Our Little Farm and Nursery - Haven't bought anything from these guys, but they're the ones that freshly roast peppers. People love'em! ~ Slow Rise Bakehouse - Located out of Forest Grove. Check out my ROTD for them ;) ~ Thompson Farms - The "pear guy"! He's picking bosc pears soon. I cannot wait! ~ Papa's Sunflower Seeds - Flavored roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds. These are the guys that do team fundraising. ~ Ochoas Catering & Events - Necessito burrito! They wrap up fat burritos (and more) and their salsas are simply el mejor! For the most part, if it's a hot summer day, the market can close a bit early due to excessive heat. I've yet to go here on a rainy day. But in closing for my next visit, I'm trying the pasta lady, the hot sauce guy, and the fresh mini donuts. Oh and the mouthful momo stand. Support your locals folks!

I absolutely love visiting Orenco Station - Hillsboro market for the first time last weekend. From…read morethe moment you step foot into the market, you're greeted with the vibrant colors of fresh produce, hand-craft goods, yummy food, and more! It's a good opportunity to support local and small. Parking wasn't an issue as there is desinated parking areas in apartment lots in front of the market. My favorite part was the local food vendors! We grabbed momos (delicious), tacos (best tacos in Oregon in my opinion), and hummus. HIGHLIGHT OF MY WEEKEND! S/O to Ochoa Catering and Events and Hummus Spot for putting my partner and I in our taco and hummus era. The service from these vendors were great and it was fun chatting about how their business started. Orenco Station - Hillsboro market is laid back and a good break from the hustle and bustle of city life. We will be back!

This place is the real deal! The best honey and jam I've ever had. And the service was great. I…read moredefinitely recommend.

The smoked sausage, sauerkraut, honey, and fresh produce are wonderful. The owners are proud to…read moresmoke their meats and make nearly everything from scratch using their farm products. It is super satisfying to buy from these hard working farmers. You can also find them like we did --at the Portland Farmers market. Or make the beautiful drive to Forest Grove....we stop every time we return from the Oregon Coast.

We visited this farm multiple time for U-pick blackberries, raspberries, peppers and grapes! Love…read moreit!

There really isn't anything bad to say. Staff were sooo friendly to us and the kids, made them feel…read moreso welcome. Directions were clear and the whole family had fun with our first berry season picking experience. We will absolutely go back for the different produce in upcoming seasons to come.

One of my favorite parts of travelling is exploring farmers markets. It's the best activity for…read moreblending with the locals, while also checking out the local art and creator scene. No one does farmers markets quite like Portland, so the Hillsdale FM rose the top to my must-visit list. This spot has all the freshest ingredients, plus Portland neighborhood charm. I practically had to take a loan out to afford my findings, including: bourbon soaked cherries, jalapeño salt, hot sauce, a jar of sauerkraut, vegan bibimbap, baked goods, black sesame coffee, green juices/nut milks, feta stuffed chicken sausage, apple cider, and hummus and pita. It's truly an expensive hobby. Parking is easy with a upper and low parking lot, as well as nearby street/neighborhood parking. I'd recommend bringing a big reusable bag along for the ride!

Solid weekend farmers market with lots of fresh produce, tables with shade for eating, decent…read moreparking availability, and port-a-potties. Not a ton of hot food vendors, but they've got Twisted Croissant, so what more could you want? Definitely smaller than PSU, and more of a place to get fresh groceries rather than a date spot or excursion, but there is a playground nearby for kids.

Jason & Christine are truly the nicest people in the small business grocery world…read more Their produce is always fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and we love that it is local, non-GMO, organic, and pesticide-free. For the past two summers, we have stopped shopping at other stores entirely to buy exclusively from them. The prices are also incredibly reasonable for such high-quality, organic items. As a vegetarian and an organic enthusiast, the 185th Grocery store is absolute heaven for me. Our family is thankful for everything they do to serve this community and we appreciate this locally owned business

It's pretty great to discover a new to you spot. I did not realize what an amazing selection they…read morehad! When the whole SNAP benefits nightmare happened, many places were giving out to those of us who are on benefits. I was grateful and held onto my credit which worked out perfectly. I got a last minute invite for Thanksgiving with friends and I wanted to make a few dishes to bring. My $20 credit was good till 11/30 so I spent a little over $6 on my SNAP card. All their produce is from local farms and I was in shock as to how gorgeous it is. Certain root vegetables like rutabegga, turnips and pearl onions can be challenging to get but they had them and they were some of the best I've ever seen! I couldn't resist some lemons and blood oranges because they looked so amazing. I also had to get apples, kale, and green onions. I realized I was dancing around while bagging some produce to 'Can I Kick It?' by A Tribe Called Quest... they even play good music??? Also, it's not often that the owners are right there working there at a business. Plus they're super nice and clearly love what they do! Thank you so much Kristin and Jason!

I love peaches even more after going to Grossen Peaches. My family and I enjoyed hand picking…read moredelicious and juicy peaches. My son liked roaming around the farm. We ended up getting ten pounds of Canadian Harmony and Starfire peaches. I can't forget the lovely aroma of the freshly picked peaches. It was 5 star friendly service from the entrance to checkout. They answered all our questions as first timers. They provided boxes with wagons available. They told us the row numbers of the available peaches. There is also a board after the entrance that listed the row numbers and peach varieties. Check their website first before going to confirm if they are open because hours may vary. It appears to be updated daily. When I checked in the morning, it showed the hours for that day were 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. It helped us plan our day as we decided to arrive sooner than later as the parking lot filled up. We are now going to include peach picking as part of our annual summer activities.

We didn't want to miss the season again so we came on a bright Tuesday morning around 9am. It's…read morejust past Helvatia Tavern (a must-visit if you come to pick around lunch time) and in the same turn off as Roloff Farm. Parking can get filled up quickly but everyone was so friendly and helpful with tips about picking and the locations of the different varieties. The young man in the golf cart made sure me and my toddler were on the right path and also checked on and chatted with other people too. When we went there were Red Star, Vivid, and Starfire so we went around and picked a few of each. Check out was easy peasy with their scale and they also had local products and picked peaches ready for purchase. The young ladies at check-in were so nice and helped take pictures of us by their "Just Peachy" sign and put my wagon back for me (since I had my toddler with me and am also very pregnant lol). The service is amazing here, turned out to be a fun family activity, and of course the peaches were juicy and sweet. The season is short so please go and get your peaches and support this local business!

True gem of a farmer's market located in the small town of Lake Oswego. You can find almost…read moreanything you need, from seasonal produce to fresh pastas, to berries, jams, and nuts, to meats and seafood, as well as florals and craft goods. In addition to all the merchants, there are also ample restaurant vendors with tents of preparing fresh meals making it an ideal stop for both shopping and breakfast/lunch. Also live music. Interacting with vendors is a friendly experience and they are more than happy to answer any questions you have. Walked away with some large stuffed fresh ravioli that were delicious when we cooked them that evening.

What a fun Farmer's Market. We were amazed by the number of stands with stunning flowers and…read morehandmade goods. People patiently waited in line for so many delicious meal and snack options. We loved the crêpes, try the original French!