Friends of Salem Saturday Market

Marc Zielinski treated our group of 19 to a 2 hour tour. His Grandfather started this farm; so  the EZ stands for Ed Zielinski. This family operation grows about 16 varieties of apple, 5 of peach and 5 of pear plus hazel nuts, pumpkins and a corn maze. The maze and pumpkins support Fall activities [...]

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The tour: Since 1929, the Zielinski family has been operating Salem’s EZ Orchards. Today, they run orchards, a busy food market, a shortcake stand, a pumpkin patch, a wine- and cider-making operation, and more. Come visit with the Zielinski brothers and learn what goes on behind the scenes at this succesful local farm. During our visit, [...]

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Paper tube binoculars could be spotted all throughout the market this last Saturday, the 13th of August. Kids decorated paper tube binoculars and played a vegetable identification game in which they tried to identify the veggies based on feel. A couple of kids were able to identify at least one of the vegetables. Several of [...]

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About 20 FSSM members enjoyed a fun and informative tour on Sunday at Rogue Hop Farm, a beautiful farm along the Willamette River south of Independence. Rogue, one of Oregon’s most popular brewers, grows about 20% of their hops on these 42 acres. The farm includes seven varieties of hops, which are harvested and baled [...]

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Numerous market goers enjoyed the first Chef at the Market Presentation on a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon. Nate Rafn, host of the television show Living Culture, was the guest chef. Nate prepared and served a delicious Salmon Spread using cheese, herbs veggies and bread from local sources.

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Hope everyone has enjoyed the long holiday weekend. Chef Nate Rafn of the television show Living Culture will be at the FSSM booth this Saturday, July 9, from 11-noon, and there will be a berry tasting for kids from 12-2. See you at the market!

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The Salem Saturday Market is full of activity from May through October. Many of  the operations of the market are due to fantastic, dedicated volunteers. If you are someone who feels they could make an impact, here are some opportunities you might be interested in: Zero Waste Zone Booth Attendant: Educate the public about proper [...]

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Friends of Salem Saturday Market is looking for interns to help manage the Zero Waste Zone and Bike Valet during the Saturday Market season which runs May through October. We are also in need of someone to help with the recruitment of volunteers. Below is a summary of the available internships: Volunteer Coordinator:  Recruit volunteers [...]

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Our 2011 membership drive is still in full swing. Thanks to all of you who have already renewed or signed up for a new membership. We welcome you to another great year as an FSSM member! Our members not only support all the programs we offer at the Salem Saturday Market, but they also receive [...]

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This last Sunday, at least 150 members of the community came out in force for the Capital City Chicken Coop and Garden Tour put on by Chickens in the Yard (CITY), and co-sponsered by FSSM. Tour attendees were treated to a wide variety of chicken coop designs. Backyards were also a great place to show off [...]

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