For Janelle Maricle (pictured) and her husband, Frank, running Well Rooted Farms is a family affair. (photo: Steffany Cooley/Well Rooted Farms)
Central Oregon There is no shortage of offerings in this part of the state. Head to the popular Bend Farmers Market, held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 9. Expect to find seasonal fruits, vegetables and locally raised meats. Another superb option is the NorthWest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market, which is located near The Grove food hall. The market is open every Saturday in the summer, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, handmade crafts and flowers. | www.bendfarmersmarket.com Well Rooted Farms, also located in Bend, practices sustainable and regenerative farming. Although owners Frank and Janelle Maricle are first-generation farmers, they
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have spent their lives around agriculture and are passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. Well Rooted is a veggie and pumpkin u-pick when in season, and it also offers high-quality, humanely raised meat through its farm club or local pickup at two farm stand locations: Redmond and Tumalo. In October, Well Rooted hosts a fall festival with plenty of fun activities for the kids and, of course, pumpkin picking. | www.wellrootedfarms.co Another popular market is in the town of Sisters, about a twentyfive minute drive from Bend. At the Sisters Farmers Market, held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays from June through October in Fir Street Park, you can expect to find seasonal produce, meats, seafood,
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Find a great selection of local eats and produce at the Bend Farmers Market in downtown. (photo: Rich Bacon/Visit Bend)
