Oregon Contacts
Oregon Farmers Market Association
To add state news and resources, contact:
Ben Feldman
ben@farmersmarketcoalition.org
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program Name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/Oregon Trail Card
Current Contractor: Fidelity Information Services, LLC (FIS)
Contact:
Kelly Crane
Executive Director
Oregon Farmers’ Markets Association
kelly@oregonfarmersmarkets.org
(304) 542-3331
Oregon Ag Department
Oregon Department of Agriculture
FMNP & SFMNP
WIC and Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Programs
Susan Woodbury, WIC Director
- Phone: (971) 673-0040
- Fax: (971) 673-0071
- Toll Free: 1-800-SAFENET or 1-800-723-3638
- VOC Contact: 1-866-865-2953
Email: Susan.Woodbury@state.or.us
or
Maria Menor, FMNP Coordinator
- Phone: (971) 673-0056
Oregon News/Case Studies

Oregon Farmers Market Association to hold Annual Meeting, Feb. 22, 2019
Allie Vrtachnik October 11, 2018The Oregon Farmers Markets Association will host the OFMA Annual Meeting on Friday, February 22rd, in Corvallis, Oregon; which will be followed by a Farmers Market Track on Saturday as part of the OSU Small Farms Conference. Details will be posted on the OFMA Annual Meeting page when available. Read More

2022 National Poster Contest Winners
Ellie Wong August 8, 2022The Farmers Market Coalition and Farm Aid are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 National Farmers Market Poster Contest. After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we’re thrilled to bring back this annual contest celebrating the creativity and diversity of America’s farmers markets by showcasing market posters on a national level. We… Read More

Farmers Markets as Part of Disaster Resilience
Hannah Fuller October 28, 2020While wildfires are a natural occurrence, over the past decade we have witnessed years of record breaking recurring wildfires throughout the US, with 2020 being a particular devastating year for communities throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and neighboring states. News coverage of the millions of acres burned is fading, but the effects of disasters of… Read More
Oregon Resources

When Things Don’t Work: Some Insights into Why Farmers Markets Close
Stacy October 28, 2013This study looks at 53 farmers markets in Oregon and describes the dynamics of farmers’ market start-ups, closures, and manager turnover focusing on administrative revenue and labor. It examines the data of farmers’ markets that have closed and offers recommendations to enhance market success. Read More

How Do Farmers’ Markets Affect Neighboring Businesses?
Stacy October 28, 2013A research brief by Oregon State University Extension with data for both weekday and weekend markets in Oregon showing the spillover sales generated by farmers market shoppers who also make purchases at other neighboring businesses. Read More

A Learning Approach to Strengthening Farmers Markets
Stacy October 28, 2013Oregon State University Extension Service discusses their methods for gathering information about farmers markets to improve markets and provide managers and board members with the opportunity to critically examine each others’ markets to share information and insight. Read More