We are kicking off this season with a clean-up day on Saturday, May 25 from 9am-12pm!

Help us make the gravel lot look sparkling clean before vendors and customers arrive the following weekend for opening day. We will be doing basic weeding, picking up trash, and raking the gravel. This will also be a great time for you to meet the market manager, staff, board members and other volunteers, and ask whatever questions you may have.

At 12pm, you are invited to stay and enjoy some pizza  – graciously donated by our friends at Flying Pie Pizzeria – to reward you for your hard work.

Save the date!

Opening day for the Montavilla Farmer’s Market  is June 2, 2013. We are so excited for the 2013 season and hope to see you on June 2nd!

Save Durable Dish!

The Montavilla Farmers Market provides reusable, durable dishes to ready-to-eat food vendors at our market.  This prevents 90 gallons of disposable, single-use utensils and dishes from entering the waste stream every market. Durable Dish is made possible through a generous community partnership with Thatcher’s restaurant, who allows access to their commercial kitchen’s dishwashing facilities.

Durable Dish is in jeopardy.  Supplying Durable Dish with volunteers has been a challenge since the program launched in 2009, and in 2012 it dwindled to its lowest. These volunteers have shouldered a heavy burden each season, requiring unsustainable levels of effort.  The choice between burning out scarce volunteers and providing inconsistent Durable Dish service is not a viable one.

To keep Durable Dish alive in 2013, we need to fund two staff positions for the dish return station and to wash dishes during the market on Sundays.  This will make the experience of Durable Dish reliable and consistent for vendors and customers.

In 2010, Durable Dish won the Association of Oregon Recyclers’ Alice Soderwall Reuse and Waste Prevention Award.  It has also received national attention (click here for the Trash or Treasure blog post).  To date the program has saved about 31,802 pieces of waste from the landfill! It started as a small pilot project in 2009, and in a way is a victim of its own success– it has so positive of an impact and is so well loved that we can’t let it go.

We know that our community loves the program, but it has been hard to find consistent volunteers who are willing to do the dirty work each week. If you have been unable to support this program by volunteering your time and energy, we hope that you would consider donating your resources to fund these positions. For these reasons, we have launched a fundraising campaign on IndieGoGo.

The Montavilla Farmers Market is seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join our board of directors!

Both experienced and first time board members are welcome to apply. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about local food, community, and agriculture. We are a small – but growing – market, and we believe this is a terrific opportunity to use your skills and experience to benefit the local community.

There are several roles we are looking to fill for 2013, including: Treasurer, Sustainability, Outreach, Fundraising & Sponsorship, Vice Chair, and Human Resources. We are also looking for committee members and dedicated volunteers to help with things such as marketing and promotion, market operations, and Durable Dish. If you are willing and able, we will find a spot for you!

Since the role of board Treasurer is such a unique and nuanced role, we have posted a full job description on our jobs page. Click here to read more about this position!

If you are interested in joining our board, please contact taunia@montavillamarket.org for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

FINAL WinterStock-Up Market

Sunday February 10th *11am-1pm*

FARMERS

Boondockers Farm 

• Eggs:  Heritage Delaware chicken, Ancona & Saxony duck.
• Poultry:  Heritage Delaware chicken broilers, 4 lb. Ancona, Saxony duck.
• Seed Packs:  Heirloom and open pollination varieties – tomato, pea, lettuce, spinach & more.
• Jam:  Pectin-free blueberry.

Cerigioli Gardens

• Eggs:  By the dozen – supply limited.
• Vinegar: Blackberry infused.
• Specials:  Come sign up for the 2013 Veggie CSA!

Columbia River Smoked Salmon

• Salmon:Smoked, vacuum packed, jarred, sweet smoked silver salmon, winter traditional smoked coho salmon, kagen creole smoked steelhead.
• Venison: Summer sausage.
• Specials: Save if you buy two, $10 on smoked salmon, $5 on jars or fresh.

Deck Family Farm

• Beef:  Ground, steaks, roasts, bacon, lunch meat(pastrami, roast beef).
• Pork:  Ground, roasts, ribs, chops, tenderloin, bacon, lunch meat, sausage (garlic & Italian, smoked, bratwurst, summer).
• Lamb:  Ground, steaks, chops, ribs, bacon.
• Goat:  Ground, breakfast links.
• Chicken:  Roasters.
• Eggs: By the dozen.

King’s Raven Winery

• Reds:  2009 Marechal Foch, 2010 Pinot Noir.
• Whites:  2011 Phoenix.
• Specials:  Valentine’s Day Special – Purchase any 2 bottles of wine, get a discount of 15% (normally 10%) and get two Kings Raven Winery logo glasses FREE!!!!!!!!!!

Kiyokawa Orchards

• Apples:  Ambrosia, Braeburn, Cameo, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Hokuto, Jonagold, Lady, Mutsu (Crispin), Newtown Pippin, Red Delicious, Sekai Ichi, Valstar, Honeycrisp, Mt. Rose (Red Flesh)
• Pears:  Bosc, Comice, D’Anjou Green, Forelle, Packham Triumph, Seckel, Shinkeiki-Asian, Yellow, Red Comice, Shinko-Asian, Brown, Olympic-Asian, Brown, Mixed Asians.

FOOD ARTISANS

Aunt Tammy’s Treats (for dogs!)

• Dog Treats:  Pumpkin biscuits -NEW!, peanut butter – hearts, trainers, training snaps, molasses gingersnaps, banana biscotti, also GF available.
• Specials: 1/2 lb and full pound bags!

Captured by Porches Brewing Company *NEW!*

• Beer:  750ml returnable bottles: Invasive Species IPA, Bertrand Amber Ale, Yggdrasil Imperial Pale, and Cuddly Panda Porter.

Decadent Creations

• Cakes, cookies, pastries:  All varieties.

Enlighten Your Palate

• Enlightened Creams:  Original, chocolate, raspberry.
• Sweets:  Heart-shaped shortbreads, raspberry tartlets (GF, SF, Vegan), fudge and more.
• Specials: Enlightened parfaits sale – $3.

Lazy K’s Kitchen

• Spreads:  Beet hummus, pimento cheese, onion dip.
• Specials:  3 dips for $12.

MeeMee’s Goodies

Mickelberry Gardens

We are looking forward to a vibrant year, and we hope to see you at the market this year. We have two Winter Stock Up Markets coming up, on January 13th and February 10th, from 11am to 1pm.

If you are interested in being a Vendor at the Montavilla Farmer’s Market this year, MFM vendor applications go live on January 15th and are open until January 30th. For more information on becoming a vendor (or to check out the vendor handbook), please refer to our Vendor Information Page.

Lastly, if you are interested in volunteering with the Montavilla Farmer’s Market, or if you are interested in serving on the Board of the Montavilla Farmer’s Market, please a contact us for more information!

The Montavilla Market is back this weekend, for our second winter stock up market of the season! Our stock-up markets are a great chance to get fresh produce, cheeses, meats, and other goods from local producers during the winter months. The market will be open from 11am to 1pm, so please stop by!

In addition, we are pleased to announce that we are extending the Everybody Eats food stamp matching program throughout our Winter Stock-up markets. We will offer a $5 match at all of our winter markets!

Below is a list of the vendors for this Sunday, January 13th, and a list of goods they will have available!

FARMERS

Boondockers Farm *NEW*

• Blueberries:  Frozen 1lb bags.
• Eggs:  Heritage Delaware chicken, Ancona & Saxony duck.
• Poultry:  Heritage Delaware chicken broilers, Ancona & Saxony duck.
• Seed Packs:  Heirloom and open pollination varieties.
• Jam:  Pectin-free blue-pear, low-sugar blueberry.

Cerigioli Gardens

• Chicken:  Frozen pastured whole.
• Eggs:  By the dozen – supply limited.
• Specials:  Come sign up for the 2013 Veggie CSA!

Columbia River Smoked Salmon

• Salmon:Smoked, vacuum packed, jarred, fresh fall coho.
• Venison: Brats, summer sausage, jerky.
• Specials: Save if you buy two, $10 on smoked salmon, $5 on jars or fresh.

Deck Family Farm

• Beef:  Ground, steaks, roasts, bacon, lunch meat(pastrami, roast beef).
• Pork:  Ground, roasts, ribs, chops, tenderloin, bacon, lunch meat, sausage (garlic & Italian, smoked, bratwurst, summer).
• Lamb:  Ground, steaks, chops, ribs, bacon.
• Goat:  Ground, breakfast links.
• Chicken:  Roasters.
• Specials:  Stewing hens sale.

Frog Meadow Farm

• Produce:  Potatoes, onions, kale, beets.
• Nuts:  Walnuts, hazelnuts.

King’s Raven Winery

• Reds:  2009 Marechal Foch, 2010 Pinot Noir.
• Whites:  2011 Reisling, 2011 Phoenix.
• Specials:  10% discount if purchase 2 or more bottles.

Kiyokawa Orchards

• Apples:  Ambrosia, Braeburn, Cameo, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Hanner’ Jumbo, Jonagold, Lady, Mutsu (Crispin), Newtown Pippin, Orin, Red Delicious, Sekai Ichi, Sonata, Valstar, Honeycrisp, Mt. Rose (Red Flesh)
• Pears:  Bosc, Comice, D’Anjou Green, Forelle, Packham, Triumph, Seckel, Shinkeiki-Asian Yellow, Kosui Yellow, Shinko-Asian Brown.

Simplicity Gardens

ARTISANS

Aunt Tammy’s Treats (for dogs!)

• Dog Treats:  Peanut butter – hearts, trainers, training snaps, molasses gingersnaps, banana biscotti, also GF available.

Decadent Creations

• Cakes:  Salty Dog chocolate, harvest loaf.
• Cookies:  Peanut butter, crinkle-Oreos, lemon bar, brownie, toffee shortbread, salted chocolate chunk, french macarons, more.
• Pastries:  Scones, brioche, apple pie, lemon curd sweet biscuits, more.

Lazy K’s Kitchen

• Spreads:  Hummus -regular & beet, pimento cheese, onion dip.
• Specials:  3 dips for $12.

MeeMee’s Goodies

Mickelberry Gardens

Join us this Sunday for our first Winter Stock-up market of the season! Our stock-up markets are a great chance to get fresh produce, cheeses, meats, and other goods from local producers. The market will be open from 11am to 1pm, so please stop by!

In addition, we are pleased to announce that we are extending the Everybody Eats food stamp matching program throughout our Winter Stock-up markets. We will offer a $5 match at all of our winter markets!

Below is a list of the vendors for this Sunday, December 9th, and a list of goods they will have available!

FARMERS

Cerigioli Gardens

• Chicken:  Fresh & frozen pastured whole.
• Duck:  Fresh pastured whole.
• Turkey: Frozen whole – supply limited.
• Eggs:  Dozen – supply limited.

Columbia River Smoked Salmon

• Salmon: Smoked, vacuum packed, jarred, fresh fall coho.
• Venison: Brats, summer sausage, jerky.
• Specials: Save if you buy two, $10 on smoked salmon, $5 on jars and fresh.

Deck Family Farm

• Beef:  Ground, steaks, roasts, bacon, lunch meat(pastrami, roast beef).
• Pork:  Ground, roasts, ribs, chops, tenderloin, bacon, lunch meat, sausage (garlic & Italian, smoked, bratwurst, summer).
• Lamb:  Ground, steaks, chops, ribs, bacon.
• Goat:  Ground, breakfast links.
• Chicken:  Roasters.

Fiddlehead Farm

• Produce:  Carrots, kale, squash and possibly garlic.
• Specials:  Juicing carrots – $1/lb.

Frog Meadow Farm

• Produce:  Potatoes, onions, leeks, sprouts, kale, beets, carrots, squash.
• Nuts

King’s Raven Winery

• Reds:  2009 Marechal Foch, 2010 Pinot Noir.
• Whites:  2011 Reisling, 2011 Gerwurztraminer, 2011 Phoenix.
• Specials:  10% discount if purchase 2 or more bottles.

Kiyokawa Orchards

• Apples:  Ambrosia, Braeburn, Cameo, Elstar, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Hanner’ Jumbo, Jonagold, Lady, Mutsu (Crispin), Newtown Pippin, Red Delicious, Sekai Ichi, Sonata, Spokane Beauty, Valstar, Winesap, Honeycrisp, Mt. Rose (Red Flesh)
• Pears:  Bosc, Chateau Royale, Comice, D’Anjou Green, D’Anjou Red, Forelle, Packham, Triumph, Seckel,Taylor’s Gold, Shinkeiki-Asian,Yellow Shinko-Asian, Brown Mixed Asians

Simplicity Gardens

ARTISANS

Decadent Creations

• Cakes:  Bouche de noel, groggy nog, sour cherry shortcake.
• Cookies:  Tree-shaped sugar, gingerbread men, toffee shortbread, salted chocolate chunk, french macaroons & more.
• Tarts:  Chocolate pecan.

Enlighten Your Palate

• Enlightened Creams:  Original, chocolate, pumpkin, cranberry.
• Sweets:  Assorted baked goods
• Specials: Gift boxes of fudge & cookies.

Lazy K’s Kitchen

• Spreads:  Hummus, pimento cheese, onion dip.
• Specials:  3 dips for $12.

MeeMee’s Goodies

Mickelberry Gardens

The boys will use their super cheffing skills to transform the bounty of the Autumn market into a delicious repast, worthy of every food lovers’ favorite holiday. Starting at 10 am, Mike and Daniel will be demonstrating a new dish every half hour :

10:00 Squash soup
10:30 Celery root and sweet potato gratin & Cranberry Sauce
11:00 Braised brussel sprouts
11:30 Perfect Country Gravy
12:00 Deep Fried Turkey (did you catch that? – DEEP. FRIED. TURKEY. dig it.)

Finally at 1pm, ‘dinner’ is served! Plates heavy with all that marvelous food will be sold at $5 a pop, and 100% of the proceeds will go to support our Everybody Eats program, an incredibly important local outreach program that is so very needed at what for many of our neighbors is a cold, lonely and hungry time of year.

This will be more than just another meal. Mike and Daniel have a high hopes for this puppy, far beyond simply filling bellies and teaching kitchen skills. As Daniel so eloquently describes; “We’re hoping it’ll be much like being in the kitchen all day for a family Thanksgiving; enjoying the food preparation and camaraderie as much as the gustatory experience.  The whole idea of the demo, and of Thanksgiving itself, is to be thankful for the bountiful food that is so prevalent here in Oregon, to truly appreciate the food as well as those who grow it. More than simply a cooking demo, Mike and I are hoping to foster the communication between farms, farmers and home cooks. The shared food is our medium.”

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. See you at the market & Happy Thanksgiving to all!

We are also gearing up for our Winter Stock-up Markets. These markets take place on the second Sundays in December, January, and February, and will be a shorter two-hour market from 11am – 1pm. They are designed to keep you stocked up on fresh, local produce and goods to get you through the winter with good food in your belly. So mark your calendars for December 9, January 13, and February 10, and we’ll see you at the market!