By Sarah Akbari, Klamath Grown RARE AmeriCorps Member
The Klamath Falls Farmers Market opens Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25, 2024. Stop by 100 S 9th St, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to shop for locally grown produce, meat, baked goods, artisan crafts, and more.
“Established in 2000, this is the farmers’ market’s 25th season in operation, and everyone is invited to celebrate,” said Sarah Akbari, local food Resources Coordinator for Klamath Grown. “We have a special event planned for August 10 to celebrate.”
A fun party is planned for August 10, with exciting highlights such as music, activities, raffles, and goodie bags. Join us in celebrating the farmers market and our hardworking local farmers, ranchers, and makers.
In the meantime, shoppers looking for locally grown produce, eggs, meats, and other handmade products can shop on Klamath Grown’s year-round online market. All the products sold on the market are either directly from producers in Klamath Falls or surrounding regions.
The online market opens on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. and closes on Sundays at midnight. All information can be found at klamathgrown.org/market.
Klamath Grown and the Klamath Falls Farmers Market are dedicated to increasing access to locally grown, fresh, healthy food. Both organizations accept SNAP/EBT, WIC/Senior Farm Direct Dollars, and participate in the Double Up Food Bucks Program. Double Up Food Bucks gives any SNAP user a 50% discount on fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
“It’s easy – all you need to do is buy produce with your SNAP card, and we’ll take half off,” stated Akbari.
“We hope to see you shopping in-person at the farmers market this season, or virtually on Klamath Grown,” concluded Akbari. “Thank you for supporting our local farmers, ranchers and makers!”
This article first appeared on Herald and News and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.