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7 Thursday, May 27, 2021 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon A bounty of farmers markets in Northeast Oregon ■ Find fresh produce, handcrafted items, local meat and more at these markets market takes a small portion of the sellers’ total sales, waived if they volunteer at the Co-Op booth. The market is following all state and local guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic in accor- dance with best practices from the Oregon Farmers Market Associa- tion (OFMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Masks and social distanc- ing may be required of partici- pants. For more information on the market, or to sign up as a vendor, go to www.wallowacountyfarmers- market.com, or call 541-838-0795. The Wallowa County Farmers Market is also on Facebook. By Lisa Britton Go! Magazine F armers Markets are open- ing for the season around Northeast Oregon. Here are the details for where to fi nd fresh produce, unique products, and local goods. La Grande The La Grande Farmers Market opened May 15 at Max Square in downtown La Grande. Market days are Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. This market continues through October. Information about the market, and a calendar of special events, can be found at www. lagrandefarmersmarket.org. Joseph The Wallowa County Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 29. It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Main Street in Joseph, next to Stein’s Distillery. The market is held every Saturday through Oct. 9. This season will see more ven- dors than in 2020, and the return of live music. “Many past vendors, who took a hiatus last year, are returning, and we’ll have some brand new vendors this year, so the market should be quite abundant,” said Annie Robin- son, Wallowa County Farmers Mar- ket board member and vendor. She said local farmers have been hard at work growing produce, and fl ower and vegetable starts, so shoppers can expect a bounty of fresh farm goods. Several fundraising events to benefi t the market are planned this summer, such as a strawberry shortcake sale and a pie sale. New for the market this year will be its presence at the Wallowa County Photo courtesy of La Grande Farmers Market Farmers markets are opening across Northeast Oregon with early- season vegetables and more. Fair on Aug. 12. The market accepts SNAP, WIC, Veggie Rx and Senior Farm Direct Vouchers. Robinson said anyone who has extra produce, plant starts, or fl owers can sell them at the market’s Co-Op booth. This process gives the vendor a chance to share their bounty with the com- munity, while making a sale. The Providing quality and compassion to all his patients. Dr Sanders specializes in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Anything from foot & ankle pain to diabetic foot care & limb salvage, injuries, surgery, skin or toe nail conditions, sports medicine, he covers it all! 2830 10th St Baker City, Oregon Brian Sanders, DPM Accepting most insurances Baker City office hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5am Clinic hours: Tuesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-12pm Clinic offices in Ontario (every other monday) John Day (every other monday) La Grande (every Wednesday) 541-524-0122 Baker City The Baker City Farmers Market will open this season on Wednes- day, June 2, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The location is Court Plaza on Court Avenue between Main and Resort streets. MarkliAnn Johnston, co-pres- ident of the Baker City Farmers Market board, said this year has already seen increased vendor interest. “We had more vendors show up for our pre-season meeting than I’ve seen since I’ve been on the board for the last four years,” Johnston said. She said fruit vendors will be back this summer. In 2020, a late freeze killed the summer crop. Although last season saw its challenges, Johnston said sales were actually up and the market was mostly supported by local shoppers. “We have a very loyal following of locals,” she said. This year’s market will be man- aged by Levi McCutchen. As for health guidelines, such as mask requirements, the market board is consulting state recommendations. For the most recent updates, visit the www.bakercityfarmersmarket. com. Updates are also posted on Facebook. Halfway June will bring the Farm- ers Market back to Halfway on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon next to Halfway Whimsical, across the street from US Bank. The fi rst market is Saturday, June 5. For updates, check Halfway Farmers Market on Facebook. Be safe, wear masks, stay distanced: we will get through this. Thank you. Mae OPEN for private classes only. Please call 541.519.8802 to schedule. Or, email mbybakercity@gmail.com 1923 Court Ave, Baker City, Oregon (541) 519-8802
