Jeff Michels is happy because, like fellow Happy Farmers Marven, Ray and Frank, he’s flourishing by growing great food for his local community. But Jeff takes a slightly different approach. Jeff has spent a lot of time in rural communities and worked as a wilderness guide, so he knows a thing or two about the…

On Saturday October 6, the Local Choice Produce Market hiring event attracted a lot of people very excited about joining our team, as we prepare to open your farm fresh neighborhood market in the Pearl. A big thanks to all of you who stood in line and patiently waited to talk with us. If you…

Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. For Pacific Northwest native Don Sader, that inspiration came by way of a little seaside town called Nervi, nestled in the Ligurian region of Northwest Italy. A successful entrepreneur in the natural foods market (long before terms like “organic,” “vegetarian,” and “gluten-free” were household words) and later…

Your farm fresh neighborhood market is opening soon in the Pearl. We are looking for well-qualified individuals experienced in building relationships through excellent customer service. Our mission: To provide the city’s best selection of delicious, sustainably grown local and organic products. If you love people and great local food, mark your calendar for our hiring…

The opportunity to continue his family’s success and grow some of the best local berries is what makes Ray Fujii happy. Ray’s family has been farming in Oregon since 1933, when his grandfather emigrated from Japan. After his father retired, Ray quit his paramedic career to take over the150-acre family farm in Troutdale, Oregon. With…

  The season’s heirloom tomatoes are delicious on their own, but including them in recipes with other stellar local ingredients takes them to a new level. Local Choice Executive Chef Jeremy Niehuss appeared on Fox 12 Oregon yesterday, 9/20, to demonstrate some of his favorite preparations. In case you missed it, watch the clip below,…

Hard work. Perseverance. Appreciation. It’s why Winters Farm in Troutdale, Oregon is still happily in the game after 74 years, with barely a neighbor in sight that can lay the same claim. First established by Howard A. Winters in 1938, the sustainable family farm sits just above the Sandy River and is now run by…

Local Choice Market Executive Chef Jeremy Niehuss recently visited with our friends at Fox 12 Oregon to show how to put a local Pacific Northwest twist on an American classic: the cheeseburger. Part 1 Part 2

  Watch as Chef Jeremy Niehuss of Local Choice Produce Market creates exciting and healthy lunch options for kids! Jeremy shows us how to make simple wraps using the best ingredients available in Portland. Our favorite was the banana, apple, and peanut butter wrap with hazelnut granola. You’ll be able to find these products and…

  Ruby red beets. Summer squashes, juicy cucumbers, and savory herbs. These are the things that make Frank Battilega happy. As a third-generation farmer, a lot has changed since Frank’s grandfather first tilled his land on NE Columbia Blvd in Portland. But some things stay the same. While our city may have expanded, we still…