The Nugget Newspaper's Homegrown 2023 // 2023-04-26

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Market builds Sisters’ community

Sisters Farmers Market returns to Fir Street Park this June — and it’s going to be better than ever

MAHONIA GARDENS

is a one-acre market garden in Sisters utilizing organic & sustainable practices

Produce is sold through THE STAND, Central Oregon Locavore, and Agricultural Connections. 2023 CSA is a membership through THE STAND! Sign up at: www.MahoniaGardens.com

Fresh, local food available to all

Like spotting the first crocus blooms, a sure sign of spring when The Stand gets set to reopen for the season in Sisters 254 E. Adams Ave.

The Stand features only local products — such as carrots, beets, arugula, spinach, lettuce — mostly grown at Sisters’ own Mahonia Gardens, but also includes other local growers. Look for pastureraised eggs, berries, flour, honey, flowers, and more.

Mahonia Gardens offers a Community

Supported Agriculture (CSA) program where an individual pays the farm for membership that entitles them to a “share” of the farm’s harvest. Memberships are still available to the public. New this year, Mahonia Gardens’ CSA is more accessible to people using SNAP benefits through a collaborative, supported CSA program with High Desert Food & Farm Alliance. Visit www.hdffa.org/snapcsa to learn more or fill out an interest form. (Mahonia Gardens can’t accept SNAP for day-today purchases at The Stand.)

Get some homegrown goodness into your life. Sign up for a CSA now, and get ready to make The Stand a regular shopping stop on your rounds through Sisters.

Pandemic restrictions have been fully lifted, which means that more activities are in store.

“We’re really making it a community gathering space — because we can again,” said Manager Willa Bauman.

In addition to farm-fresh produce and artisanal goods created here in Central Oregon, there will be kids’ activities, and booth space for nonprofi messages.

Sisters Farmers Market Seed to Table, and the Market looking for ways to enhance system. The Market accepts and will match up to $20 w There will be live music vibrant atmosphere that from across the region as to connect and have fun of quality goods and produce.

Sisters Farmers Market weekend from the first through the last Sunday in September Vendor inquiries are welcome sistersfarmersmarket.com.

Taking a stand for healthful food

For the past 22 years, Richard’s Farmstand has been providing the Sisters community with access to locally sourced fruits, veggies, and berries. The farmstand, located on the west end of Sisters, behind Space Age Gas, is open (weather permitting) in May, kicking off another season of shopping for local folks who want to fill their meals with quality foods, including vegetables and lettuce grown by local farmers. The season will start with local asparagus, freshly mushrooms, and Oregon

Richard’s Farmstand will Oregon marionberry huckleberry jams, and Prescott considered a great remedy for seasonal allergies). open-air produce stand piobecome a movement locally grown products grown whenever possible. armstand was an early leader trend that enhances lives in Sisters Country highly accessible, and for hard time venturing out, vices are available.

CSAs feature local meat and produce Straight from the farms!

Rainshadow Organics offers folks in Sisters a regular feast of foods all grown and raised on their full-diet farm located at 71290 Holmes Rd.

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Local goodness in the heart of Tumalo

Tumalo Farmstand moved to a new location at the former El Caporal building right in the heart of Tumalo. The move means that Tumalo Farmstand remains a convenient stop on the drive between Bend and Sisters — now with a lot more space to offer a wider variety of locally produced goodness.

Delicious, fresh produce is sourced from Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Northwest Oregon, the Tri-Cities, and Yakima, Washington. And with more space available, new goods are being added to the market. There will be a selection of dry goods, and patrons can look for market items like bread and flowers.

At Tumalo Farmstand you can expect amazing produce at affordable rates.

Founded on owner Molly Hughes’ love for fresh fruit and vegetables, Tumalo Farmstand was established in May 2017.

“As the owner and founder of the Tumalo Farmstand, I believe in providing the community with exceptionally greattasting produce,” says Hughes. “You are guaranteed to have an amazing experience in taste!”

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares are still available. Visit www. rainshadoworganics.com/community supportedagriculture for CSA options and to find the share that works for you. SNAP benefits can be used on CSAs or at the Farm Store and are part of Rainshadow Organics’ commitment to food accessibility and core belief that everyone deserves local, organic, nutrient-dense food. Vegetable CSAs feature organic seasonal vegetables, and meat CSAs feature grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and organically raised whole roasting chickens.

All are welcome to visit the Farm Store and purchase certified organic vegetables, herbs, flowers, grains, and 100% grassfed beef and pastured, chemical- and GMO-free pork, chicken, and eggs (when in season).

The farm hosts many food-centered events. Visit the website to keep abreast of what’s coming up; tickets go on sale for upcoming events on or about the 15th of each month. Inquire about private events.