Our Board of Directors has three vacancies for next year and we would love to have you consider joining us!

If you would like to talk with us more about joining the Board, please contact Joe Connell!

The Montavilla neighborhood is one of the most vibrant and diverse areas of Portland, and our Farmers Market is right at the heart of it all. If you shop with us you know that it’s one of the best markets in the city, and is growing consistently in both attendance and impact.

We have several current needs: another voice with financial and accounting experience; more help with fundraising; and assistance with board development and long term planning. We of course also welcome others who are interested in joining, too!

“I love being able to give back to Portland, and to make peoples’ lives better by giving them a place to gather and sell or shop for healthy local food and to create something good in the neighborhood. The market brings everyone closer together, and I think that’s so important. It feels great to be a part of it.” –Rebekah Hubbard, outgoing President

“There has always been something special for me about farm markets, I love connecting with the folks that grow and produce my food, its empowering, enlightening, and just great fun. Being on the Board helps me connect even more deeply, to get to know the farmers a bit more, and to learn more about what it takes to feed our community well. This board is in a great place right now, and I am very pleased to be a part of it.” –Joe Connell, Vice President

“I feel honored to serve on the Board. Being caretakers of the Market, being able to create meaningful change in people’s lives through our SNAP matching program…these are things to feel proud of.” –Kelli Wolford, Treasurer elect

“On a weekly basis, it’s incredible to see a wide range of hardworking farmers and growers bring their local and healthy fruits and vegetables to a community who is thankful to partake in their effort. MFM is truly one of Portland’s gems and I am lucky to be involved.” —Evan P. Schneider, President elect

“Joining the board of the Montavilla Farmers Market has been a great way to get to get involved in my neighborhood. The market is the heartbeat of Montavilla, and as a board member I’ve gotten to know so many new people who are vibrant members of this community. It’s given me the opportunity to volunteer for a cause I love.” –Alison Krieger, Secretary elect

“Serving on the board of the Montavilla Farmers Market has been a very valuable experience for me.  I am particularly proud of the work that I was able to contribute to expanding our Everybody Eats program, which provides matching funds for SNAP shoppers who shop at the farmers market.  Through this program, not only did I get to help expand access to fresh, local food to more members of the Montavilla community, but I also was able to support the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and producers who sell at our market.  If this type of work excites you, then I highly encourage you to apply for a board position with the Montavilla Farmers Market!” –Erika Takeo