Gorge Grown Food Network

09/03/2026

Half of your neighbors worry about where their next meal will come from.

A recent regional Food Security Assessment found that 49% of households surveyed worry about running out of food before they can afford more. At the same time, changes to SNAP are making food assistance harder to access and the impacts are being felt by families, farmers, and our entire local food system.

SNAP does more than help people put food on the table. At our farmers markets, more than $160,000 in SNAP and SNAP Match is spent each year, helping families afford fresh food while supporting the farmers who grow it.

As federal safety nets shrink, our community will need to show up for one another.

Read more about what’s changing with SNAP, what it means for the Gorge, and how you can help in our latest newsletter or on our blog. Link in bio.

09/03/2026

08/31/2026

Three chances to shop Gorge Grown Farmers Markets this week:
White Salmon Farmers Market is open Tuesday, 3pm -6pm
Mercado del Valle (last one of the season) is Thursday, 5pm -7pm
Hood River Farmers Market is Saturday, 9am - 1pm

08/28/2026

It's that time of year! Join us a for Tomato Fest tomorrow (8/29) at the Hood River Farmers' Market - a celebration of peak tomato season! Stock up on fresh tomatoes, including bulk sales and canner's specials. Try a variety of local tomatoes at our tomato tasting. Discover tomato-inspired specials and seasonal creations from your favorite market vendors.

08/27/2026

Good food deserves good wine.
We’re excited to welcome four incredible Gorge wineries to the 2026 Gorge Grown Harvest Dinner! Each course of our four-course, family-style meal will be paired with wines from:
COR Cellars
Double Strand Wine
mthoodwinery
Windhorse Vineyard

We’ll also have Ferment Brewing Company beer and Blue Bus Cultured Foods kombucha and other NA options.

Join us on Friday, September 11 at The Orchard Hood River for an evening celebrating the harvest, local farmers, and the food and wine that make the Columbia Gorge such a special place.

The evening begins with cocktail hour, followed by a seasonal dinner prepared by Executive Chef Ben Stenn of Celilo Catering, with wine pairings served alongside each course and live music to round out the evening.

Every ticket supports Gorge Grown Food Network and our work to build a stronger, more resilient local food system.
Gather your friends, reserve a table, and join us for a beautiful night in the orchard.

Get your tickets through the link in our bio or gorgegrown.com.

👏 Thank you to our sponsors and friends: Celilo Catering Celilo Restaurant and Bar The Orchard Hood River Riverhood Rentals Katie Mantel Ferment Brewing Company Apple Core Farm & Cut Flowers Shay Ryan-Blakeslee | Hood River Real Estate Blue Bus Cultured Foods Print It / Sign Media

08/26/2026

Time is fleeting to secure your spot at our annual Harvest Dinner!

Celebrate the bounty of our region with us on Friday, September 11. Enjoy an unforgettable meal prepared by Celilo Catering and Chef Ben Stenn, showcasing locally sourced ingredients, all set at a beautiful table in the heart of The Orchard Hood River.

✨ Full or half tables and individual seats are now on sale. Tap the link in our bio or visit gorgegrown.com to secure your seat.

🍷 We are excited to feature amazing local wine with each course. Thank you to this year’s wine sponsors: COR Cellars, Double Strand Wine, mthoodwinery and Windhorse Vineyard.

🌱 All proceeds from this event will benefit Gorge Grown Food Network and our mission to build a resilient and inclusive food system that improves the health and well-being of our community. Thank you for your support! As funding for non-profits, local farmers and food systems has been drastically cut and we face a challenging funding landscape over the next year, ensuring strong and stable funding for our organization is more important than ever.

👏 Thank you to our sponsors and friends: Celilo Catering The Orchard Hood River Riverhood Rentals Katie Mantel Ferment Brewing Company Apple Core Farm & Cut Flowers Shay Ryan-Blakeslee | Hood River Real Estate Blue Bus Cultured Foods Print It / Sign Media

💚Can’t make the event but still want to support Gorge Grown? Donate now through the link in our bio- all donations between now and the end of the Harvest Dinner will be matched (up to $5,500) by Katie Mantel

08/24/2026

We love being out in the community. This weekend, WIC Certifiers Maribel and Jenny had a booth the Hood River Farmers Market.

They help eligible families get fresh, healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding guidance. Call 541-386-1115 to learn more.

Gorge Grown Food Network

08/21/2026

Join us for our next Crop Talk with Northwest Grazing on Aug. 27!
Link in bio to register!

Northwest Grazing offers goat grazing services to control unwanted vegetation. Their goats effectively reduce invasive plants like blackberries, poison oak, yellow starthistle, knapweed, and scotch broom. They also clear fuels to improve fire safety. Goats’ unique digestion handles tough plants, and their grazing boosts soil health by returning vital nutrients.

Crop Talks are coordinated by Gorge Grown Food Network and Underwood Conservation District. We host monthly Crop Talks at regional farms, April through September. Crop Talks provide vital networking and resource-sharing opportunities to local producers and farmers. Learn more about upcoming Crop Talks- www.gorgegrown.com/croptalks

08/19/2026

Your Thursday feeling a little empty? Why not check out the Mercado del Valle in Odell. We’re back this week with our second to last market of the season with more fruit, veggies, treats, resources, food and live music by Clave Directa. Fill up your week and shopping bags with some of the freshest produce around. 🌽🥕🍅

⏰ 5pm -7pm
📍 Atkinson drive in downtown Odell
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¿Sientes que a tu jueves le falta algo? ¿Por qué no visitas el Mercado del Valle en Odell? Regresamos esta semana con el penúltimo mercado de la temporada, ofreciendo más frutas, verduras, delicias, recursos, comida y música en vivo a cargo de Clave Directa. Llena tu semana y tus bolsas de la compra con algunos de los productos más frescos. 🌽🥕🍅

⏰ 5pm a 7pm
📍 Atkinson Dr. en el centro de Odell