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LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES

Listed below are local farmers, ranches, and food-related resources in the Columbia River Gorge region.


This list is not comprehensive - if you don't see it here, call us and request a copy of the 2008 Who's Your Farmer? local buying guide (available in hard copy and as a digital PDF file).


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  • Farms
  • Ranches
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  • Local Food Retailers
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  • CSA Farms
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  • Gorge Farmers' Markets


    Goldendale Saturday Market


    Home of Klickitat County's only Singin' Chef
    Contact: Earlene
    903 E Broadway (Highway 97/Broadway exit)
    Goldendale WA Klickitat
    Phone: 773-7030 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    2007 Season: Saturdays 9-3. An open air market with fresh seasonal produce, home baked goods, jams and jellies, farm fresh eggs, Klickitat County wild honey, original jewelry, and an ever changing array of artisans and crafters. Space provided for antiques and collectibles too. Kids 15 & under get a free space the first Saturday of each month. Fresh produce consignment booth available. New vendors always welcome. Fruits and vegetables in great demand! For more information call: Earlene 509-773-7030 or Goldendale Chamber 509-773-3400.


    Wasco County Farmer's Market


    Contact: Barbara Pashek
    404 West 2nd St.
    The Dalles OR Wasco
    Phone: 541-298-1973 Wednesdays 9 am - 1 pm

    2008 Schedule: TBA at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce office, 404 West 2nd Street, The Dalles.

    Interested vendors: The cost is 10% of gross sales up to $100, with a maximum of $10. There's also a community table operated by students from North Wasco County School District. They charge 20% of the value of the items sold for a maximum of $15/vendor. The funds support youth programs.

     

    Acceptable items for sale include fresh and processed and dried agriculture products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, jams, jellies etc. Those who will be selling products through the community table can sign-up weekly from April 15-October 15.  For further information please contact Barbara Pashek, manager at 541-298-1973.

     

    The Wasco County Farmers Market is a collaborative effort between local producers, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, The Small Business Development Center, Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District, Wasco County Farm Bureau, North Wasco County School District, Master Gardeners and the OSU Extension Service.




    Hughes Feed & Grain


    Contact: Pamila Rutherford
    723 E. 3rd St.
    The Dalles OR Wasco
    Phone: 541-296-5441
    Visit Hughes Feed & Grain for compost, fertilizer, soil amendments, fencing, and other orchard/vineyard/farm supplies.


    Gorge Grown Farmers' Market


    Contact: Todd Dierker
    Hood River Middle School (1602) May St.
    Hood River OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-386-3235 Website: http://www.gorgegrown.com/farmersmarket.cfm
    Thursdays, 4-7 pm
    2008 Gorge Grown Farmers’ Market
    In our third season, the Gorge Grown Farmers’ Market will take place once again at the Hood River Middle School, Thursday evenings from 4-7 p.m. This year, our farmers’ market will run June 19 - Oct. 2, 2008, and fresh food, live music, kids’ activities, and more will be waiting for you. Hood River Middle School student vendors will be selling produce grown in their school garden just feet away. Food Stamps (EBT) and Debit cards will be accepted. Farm Direct Nutrition checks (WIC and Seniors) and RiverHOURS accepted by participating vendors. Read more on http://www.gorgegrown.com/farmersmarket.cfm.


    Hood River Saturday Market


    Contact: Sara Patterson
    Hood River OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-387-8349 Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm
    2007 Season: 5 May - September, 9-3 at 5th and Cascade across from Full Sail Brewing Co. Fresh produce and other food vendors in demand. For vendor and entertainment information, visit http://community.gorge.net/saturdaymarket/index.html


    Trout Lake Saturday Market


    Contact: Betty Schmid
    Trout Lake Grange
    Trout Lake WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-395-2679 Saturdays, 9 AM - 5 PM or so
    Trout Lake Saturday Market
    2008 DATES: June 28 – August 30, 2008.
    The Trout Lake Saturday market is always looking for vegetable and fruit vendors too. Saturdays at the Grange. Contact Betty Schmid 509-395-2679 or Pat Arnold at 509-395-2233. Market organizers will accept veggies and fruits on consignment.


    Husum Farmers' Market


    Contact: Krissy Biernacki / Marc
    Hwy 141, Whitewater Cafe
    Husum WA Klickitat
    Saturdays, 9 AM - 12 PM
    The Husum Farmers' Market opens for the season on July 5! Gorge Grown is happy to be working again this season with the Husum Farmers' Market, now in its second season!

     

    The Husum Farmer's Market will open for its 2nd wonderful season in early July.  The Market will run on Saturdays from 9am until noon, in the grassy field adjacent to the Whitewater Cafe in Husum (across the road from the Husum Hills Golf Course along Hwy 141 in Washington just south of Husum).



    White Salmon Children’s Farmers’ Market


    Contact: Pam Morneault
    Collage of the Gorge: 111 East Jewett
    White Salmon WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509 493-4483 Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

     

    The White Salmon Children's Farmers' Market in downtown White Salmon, WA welcomes children of all ages to set up and sell produce, crafts, and homemade goods. Pam helps the kids market and sell their wares, making it a fun, friendly learning experience for all. The market starts in mid- to late-June, depending on when produce is ready, and goes through the end of September. If folks have winter goods to sell after September, call Pam, and she'll be happy to help at any time. Kids are always welcome here!




    Farms


    Green Pastures Farm


    Contact: Pat Arnold
    Trout Lake WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-395-2233
    Green Pastures Farm


    Red curly willow and Fresh eggs

    On-farm sales of eggs from free range chickens. The chickens eat what they want when ranging, so I can't say they are vegetarians, but the feed I provide is vegetarian. Red curly willow available from November to late March. I will cut as needed to the lengths you want.




    Raptor River, LLC


    Goat Farm. Turkey Ranch. Chicken House. Vineyard.
    Contact: Glenn Bauer
    Wishram WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-748-2695
    Raptor River raises turkeys and chickens on demand for consumers, and sells little ones for consumers to raise.


    Diamond M Organics


    Contact: Lane Magill
    The Dalles OR Wasco
    Phone: 541-980-2500

    Diamond M Organics is locally owned and operated in The Dalles, Oregon. We provide fresh USDA-certified organic vegetables to local markets and customers. Along with vegetables we provide vegetable starts and other custom order items.




    Peaceful Mountain Farm


    Contact: Kathi Unger
    731 Upper Lakeview Road
    White Salmon WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-493-4677
    Small local farmer of organic produce, including dehydrated fruits and vegetables. We sell to local restaurants and at several local farmstands and farmers' markets.


    Ranches


    Mountain Shadow Natural Beef


    Contact: Jim and Glenda Hanna
    81330 Dufur Valley Rd.
    Dufur OR Wasco
    Phone: 541-467-2516 Website: www.mountainshadownaturalbeef.com

    Mountain Shadow Natural Beef offers beef, pork, and lamb for sale to private individuals, restaurants and markets in the Columbia Gorge. Visit http://www.mountainshadownaturalbeef.com for pricing and delivery information.


    Green Mountain Ranch


    Contact: Sally and Paul Newell
    Underwood WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-493-3624

    Green Mountain Ranch has natural lambs for sale and produce.




    Bean Haven


    Contact: Kevin and Elena Smith
    White Salmon WA
    Phone: 509-493-3138
    Choice grass fed beef. Call for sales inquiries.


    Compost & Fertilizer


    Hood River Organic


    Flowing from the farm to you.
    Contact: Brian Shaw, Dan Thall
    Hood River/Dee Valley OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-354-2111 Website: www.hoodriverorganic.com

    Hood River Organic offers fantastic mushroom compost.


    Consulting, Plant and Seed Sales


    Humble Roots Farm and Nursery, LLC


    Contact: Kristin Currin and Andrew Merritt
    Mosier OR Wasco
    Phone: 503-449-3694 Website: web.mac.com/humbleroots

    Humble Roots Farm and Nursery, LLC
    An all native plant nursery specializing in dryland/drought tolerant plants, herbs and seeds. We offer container plants, trees and shrubs, seed and seed mixes of Mid-Columbia River Gorge native plants, including many edible and medicinal plants. Seed mixes can be formulated to fit specific site needs, as well as grass mixes for native lawns. For more information and pictures visit our website: web.mac.com/humbleroots.

    Visitors are welcome to our nursery by appointment only, and we can ship/mail seed orders. You may find us at the Gorge Grown Food Network's Farmers Market in Hood River as well as select plant sales in Portland such as the Berry Botanic Garden's spring and fall sales. We love to educate people about native plants, so please contact us if you have questions about the amazing plants of the Columbia River Gorge.


    Munk Bergin


    Contact: Munk Bergin
    The Dalles OR Wasco
    Phone: 541-806-6865

    Munk Bergin contracts with growers to produce organic corn, beans, garbanzos, and onion seeds. In addition, he sells seeds and advises growers on nutrition and insect disease.




    Michael Pilarski


    Contact: Michael Pilarski
    OR Hood River
    Phone: 360-927-1274

    Michael Pilarski offers consulting on crop diversification and permaculture.




    Blue Skies Gardens


    Contact: Krissy Biernacki
    PO Box 318
    Husum WA
    Phone: 509-493-3260
    Blue Skies Gardens offers personalized garden services, including organic garden care, pruning, garden renovation, consultation and design. In addition, specialty services such as restoring & creating native plant gardens, and creating gardens for children & families are also offered.


    Local Food Retailers


    Healthy Harvest Market


    Contact: Douglas Kirchhofer
    The Dalles OR Wasco
    Phone: 541-298-1906

    Healthy Harvest Market is looking for local farmers and food producers interested in selling their fresh produce, meats, etc. through a local natural foods market in downtown The Dalles . If you’re interested in this opportunity arrangements can be made to suit your needs and the goods you wish to sell.




    Mothers' Market


    Contact: Margaret Ohlson
    106 Hwy 35
    Hood River OR
    Phone: 541-387-2202
    Mothers Marketplace is a locally owned health food market. With an emphasis on certified Organic foods, including an awesome fresh produce department, we also have just under 100 bulk bins, over 100 bulk herbs, many grocery items, and an organic, vegan deli. The deli boasts a fabulous fresh soup or two every day along with fresh, spelt crusted pizza, soft serve smoothies, and a juice bar. We also produce two of our own veggie burgers. We also serve your choice of salad or a fresh Tofurky sandwich which is from Hood River's own Turtle Island Foods. Yes the deli is all organic,there's no genetically modified product, and it's vegan!

    All this and more is offered year round! Many conscientious local organic growers market some of their produce through us. We are very thankful to have more and more interest all the time on Organic Food and on vegetarian food.

    Come taste and see........we'll make it worth your while!

    Mothers is the best place to provide you with that wholesome, organic food you've grown accustomed to from your own garden or the Gorge Grown garden you're supporting!


    Dickey Farms


    511 W. Steuben St.
    Bingen WA
    Phone: 509-493-2636
    Find great food products and fresh foods from the Gorge at Dickey Farms.


    Online Resources


    Stillwater Ranch


    Contact: Brian Gray
    Parkdale OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-490-7591

    Stillwater Ranch offers meat:  for 2008, pastured beef and poultry, eggs, pork, and produce.




    www.findfoodstuff.com


    Contact: info@findfoodstuff.com
    Hood River County
    Website: http://findfoodstuff.com

    This site, findfoodstuff.com, was created for linking the growers and producers of great value-added products in Hood River County to help them grow their businesses.


    CSA Farms


    Raisin Hill Farm


    Contact: Sally Sauter
    Lyle WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-365-3707 Website: www.RaisinHillFarm.com

    Raisin Hill Farm offers locally grown, certified organic produce subscriptions to folks in the Columbia River Gorge. Raisin Hill Farm CSA is committed to providing customers with a bountiful selection of quality produce. We offer all your summer favorites - like peas, broccoli, beans, potatoes, watermelon - and a few vegetables that may be new to you. Try our delicious Raisin Hill Flame Seedless Grapes, Genovese Basil, and Burbank slicing tomatoes.




    Dancing Moon Farm


    Contact: Kristin & Nick Walrod
    Hood River OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-386-6930 Website: www.dancingmoonfarm.com

    During the growing season, Dancing Moon Farm will provide members with freshly-harvested vegetables and fruit weekly. Members sign up for a share in the spring, and beginning in mid-June they will receive a weekly box of produce for the length of the season, approximately 14+ weeks. We use organic and biodynamic growing methods and we plant mostly noncommercial, heritage varieties of vegetables that are recognized for their outstanding flavor. We have several family-friendly farm events; members are welcome to be involved!




    Tuckered Out Farm


    Contact: Susan Franklin & Wrayal McCourt
    Hood River/Dee Valley OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-354-1625

    Tuckered Out Farm is a small CSA farm offering fresh produce and eggs.




    Hood River Organic


    Contact: Brian Shaw, Dan Thall
    Hood River OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-354-2111 Website: www.hoodriverorganic.com

    We are proud to be the only cooperative CSA in the Gorge to offer boxes of local and organic produce, year round! weekly or bi-weekly we happily deliver to your doorstep or one of four convenient pickup locations, the freshest, most beautiful produce the season has to offer. Teamed up with fresh bread from the local artisan bakery in Hood River, the box will replace a majority of your fresh food needs at the grocery each week. You can pay individually for each box, $34 each, or save the cost of a box by prepaying for 10. Sign-up at www.hoodriverorganic.com now!




    Upper Valley Farms


    Contact: Robin Cunningham
    Parkdale OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-490-0507 Website: http://www.uppervalleyfarms.com

    Upper Valley Farms offers CSA shares and broilers and turkeys for sale! Robin Cunningham has been vegetable gardening in the Upper Hood River Valley for her family and friends for the past 14 years. This year she is building on her gardening knowledge to grow delicious and nutritious food for her neighbors in the form of a CSA. Membership this year will be limited to 10 full shares and six half shares. This will allow Upper Valley Farms to perfect the CSA process and focus on planting asparagus, other fruit trees, and berries for future offerings. Visit http://www.uppervalleyfarms.com for a full listing of vegetables and fruits available this season.


    Davis Family Farm


    Contact: Sue Davis
    Underwood WA
    Phone: 509-637-5597
    Davis Family Farm offers CSA shares of orchard-grazed and acorn-finished pork. Contact Sue for more information.


    Small i Farm


    Contact: Ben Zimmerman
    White Salmon WA
    Phone: 541-380-1562

    Small i Farm is located on 2.5 acres 3.5 miles out side of White Salmon up Snowden Road. Its introductory year established a productive garden space, the beginnings of permanent perennial beds and plans are laid for fruiting crops to go in early 2008. Small i plans to offer approximately 20 CSA shares for the 2008 season and is looking in particular for White Salmon and Snowden area subscribers.




    Lefever Holbrook Ranch


    Contact: Paulette Lefever-Holbrook
    1098 Hwy 97
    Goldendale WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-773-3443

    We offer Lorna Butte Natural Spring Lambs and 4H raised hogs. Monthly processing date starting in May through October. Wild plums, eggs and other garden produce available this season. Fall display pumpkins "extra large" ready in October. Stop by for a farm visit while in Goldendale, WA. For more information, click here to visit our website.

     

     




    Marvin's Garden


    Contact: Ruth Marvin
    Goldendale WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-773-6282

    Marvin's Garden is currently offering their CSA memberships for the 2008 Summer season. Each weekly share will contain fresh, local produce ready to be prepared for your table within 24 hours of being harvested. Marvin's Garden promotes healthy soil life and fertility by using chemical and pesticide-free farming methods. Our naturally enhanced soil produces great tasting vegetables with exceptional flavor and nutrition. We plant a wide variety of organic seed and grow open pollinated types as much as possible. All produce from Marvin's Garden is GMO free.




    Restaurants


    Solstice Wood-fire Cafe


    Contact: Aaron Baumhackl
    415 W. Steuben
    Bingen WA Klickitat
    Phone: 509-493-4006 Open 11:00 am for lunch and dinner
    Solstice Wood-fire Cafe (formerly Red Fish): offers fresh, seasonal, local and organic food skillfully prepared by hand at family affordable prices. Featuring an imported Italian wood fire oven, the café specializes in rustic Tuscan-style pizzas, house-grilled panini sandwiches, hearty soups and stews made from homemade stock, crispy wood-fired chicken and artisan breads. The café also serves local wines and locally brewed Walking Man beer on tap.

    Solstice Chef Aaron seeks local organic vendors for some tasty greens, winter vegetables, and wild mushrooms. Anyone out there growing/foraging right now? If so, please call (or visit!) 509-493-4006. Available mid-afternoon. Our address is 415 W. Steuben (the old Bad Seed cider/Mother's building).



    Nora's Fish House


    Contact: Kathy Watson
    110 Fifth St.
    Hood River OR Hood River
    Phone: 541-386-8870 Website: www.norasfishhouse.com

    Nora's Fish House seeks local food . . .
    Nora's Fish House in Hood River is interested in ANY locally grown or raised food products, from fruits and vegetables, to cheeses, eggs, and meats. (Only caveat is that the proteins should have USDA inspection.) Please call Kathy Watson at 541-386-8870 and let us know what you are producing, and when it will be harvested, etc. We will do your hard work proud!


    White Water Cafe


    Contact: Roberta VanDeHey
    799 Hwy 141
    White Salmon/Husum WA
    Phone: 503-351-4943
    White Water Cafe has just opened near Husum, Wash., across from the Husum Hills Golf Course. On Saturdays it hosts the Husum Farmers' Market. Serving pizza and much more. Stop in to see what the White Water Cafe has to offer. Farmers interested in selling produce to the restaurant are encouraged to check in too.


    Hooba's of Husum


    Contact: Mark Fitzgerald
    820 Hwy 141
    Husum WA
    Phone: 509-493-4440
    Hooba's, located at the Husum Hills Golf Course, serves Mt. Shadow Natural Beef and other locally sourced foods. Stop in for Thursday evening wine tastings and experience great local wines and much more.


    The South Bank Kitchen


    404 Oak St.
    Hood River OR
    Phone: 541-386-9876 Website: southbankkitchen.com

    Make every day delicious. Find out more at southbankkitchen.com.


    Good River Restaurant


    904 Second Ave.
    Mosier OR
    Phone: 541-478-0199 Website: goodriverrestaurant.com

    Find out more at goodriverrestaurant.com.


    Sixth Street Bistro


    509 Cascade Ave.
    Hood River OR
    Phone: 641-386-5737 Website: sixthstreetbistro.com

    For more information visit sixthstreetbistro.com.


    Celilo Restaurant & Bar


    14 Oak St.
    Hood River OR
    Phone: 541-386-5710 Website: celilorestaurant.com

    Find out more at celilorestaurant.com


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