August 22, 10am -2pm will be a day full of all things Oregon – local food producers, farms, ranchers and more! Come out to sample products, meet the producers, hear their stories, and support local.
Meet The Maker Markets are a collaborative effort between High Desert Food and Farm Alliance and Whole Foods Market that seek to engage local shoppers with Central Oregon farmers, producers, and ranchers. These annual “pop-up” markets allow farmers to reach a broader customer base that might otherwise not have discovered the myriad of local products available within the region.
Meet the Maker Markets are part of a larger initiative from Whole Foods Market called “From Around Here” in which Whole Foods Market strives to support its local community by carrying and promoting products that are grown, raised, harvested, produced or within Oregon.
About High Desert Food and Farm Alliance
A 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to support a community based food system in Central Oregon to increase access to fresh healthy food, support sustainable farm land use, and foster relationships among farmers and consumers. www.hdffa.org
About Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market is a leader in the natural and organic foods industry, America’s first national certified organic grocer, and was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet” captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. www.wholefoodsmarket.com
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Whole Foods
Jane Sabin-Davis
jane@hdffa.org
Jason Valdez
jason.valdez@wholefoods.com
541-963-8310
541-389-0151
