Local farmers markets help address growing hunger crisis
Sunlight beams into jars of honey at the downtown Corvallis farmers market, casting an amber glow on the early Wednesday morning. The tangy aroma o...
Sunlight beams into jars of honey at the downtown Corvallis farmers market, casting an amber glow on the early Wednesday morning. The tangy aroma of fresh-cut cilantro mingles with peppery arugula. Shoppers chatter, couples walk hand-in-hand, and kids run around squealing. Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Markets and others like them provide communities with a common space to gather and eat nutritious food. Now, local and statewide advocates want to ensure these spaces are accessible to everyone, including those experiencing financial hardship and from historically marginalized groups.