Oregon City Farmers Market opened in May 2005 in collaboration with Clackamas County, Oregon State University Extension, the City of Oregon City, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District and volunteers. In 2011 OCFM became a 501c3 allowing tax deductible donations.
Our Staff
Market Director – Jessica Land (she/her)
Jessica’s love of Oregon’s agriculture and seasonal eating began when she and her family moved from California to a 55-acre farm outside Elkton, Oregon.
She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu and went on to earn her arts degree. With close to 20 years’ experience in farmers’ market management, Jessica is passionate about supporting small growers and producers while creating an equitable space to ensure local food access is available to all.
Jessica resides in Oregon City with her family and host of rescue animals.
Assistant Market Manager – Sara Wagstaff
Information Booth Coordinator – Skylar Ebeling
Programs and Operations Coordinator – Madi Weiland
Nutrition Education for Kids
Our POP Club (Power of Produce) kid’s educational nutrition program opened in May 2011. The Power of Produce Club was created by now retired Market Manager, Jackie Hammond-Williams and has won national recognition from the Farmers Market Coalition and the Union of Concerned Scientists, among others. As a result, the Power of Produce Club is thriving both nationwide and in Canadian markets.
Help for low-income individuals:
Since our SNAP inception in 2011, through the end of 2022 our market has distributed over $200,000 in SNAP/EBT tokens, almost $103,000 in Double Up Food Bucks and over $90,000 in POP Club tokens. These funds were raised through various local and federal grants in addition to community donations.
Recognition
In 2019 the market was awarded Outstanding Large or Urban Market by the Oregon Farmers Market Association.
In 2021 Clean Eating Magazine named Oregon City Farmers Market one of the best 50 markets in America.
Volunteer Board of Directors:
Oregon City Farmers Market’s board members:
Board President – Lindsay Howells, she/her
Vice President – Charity Layng, she/her
Secretary – Carolyn McGill, she/her
Treasurer– Jeanne Becker
Farmer Representative – Melissa Streng, she/her
Board Member – Mary Otto
Board Member – Jesus Mendez, he/him
