Lane County Farmers Market
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| Lane County Farmers Market | |
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 Vegetables at Lane County Farmers Market | |
| Dates | February–December |
| Location(s) | Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A. |
| Website | Lane County Farmers Market |
The Lane County Farmers Market is the largest farmers market in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It provides fresh, locally grown produce, food products, flowers, and plants where shoppers buy directly from the producers.
History
[edit]The Lane County Farmers Market is related to the first public market in Lane County, which began in 1915.[citation needed] The market location, at the corner of 8th Avenue and Oak Street, in downtown Eugene is where it began, though competition from large supermarkets and other conditions contributed to its closure in 1959. Reopening in 1979, it has grown and now features just over 100 growers and producers. Membership is open to Oregon residents who grow or make their own farm and food products.
Present
[edit]The market features fresh Oregon-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, meat, seafood, eggs, baked goods, honey, and prepared foods. Products vary throughout the season according to availability. The market runs Saturdays, February through December, and Tuesdays, May through October, in downtown Eugene.