Weekly Harvest, Locally Delivered: Gorge Farmer Collective Grows Access to Fresh Food Across the Columbia Gorge

Sep 3

Written By Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 3, 2025 — On Wednesday mornings across the Columbia Gorge, coolers snap open, boxes are labeled, and flats of greens, fruit, eggs, breads, cheeses, and flowers head out the door. By afternoon, those orders—placed through Gorge Farmer Collective, a farmer-owned cooperative of 35+ local farms- are waiting at neighborhood pickup spots from The Dalles to Mosier and Lyle.

For many households in Hood River, White Salmon, Bingen, and Underwood, they may arrive right at the doorstep (see the delivery map to see if you’re in the zone!).

“The idea is simple,” said Kiara fdKashuba, GFC’s Executive Director and co-founder. “Order exactly what you want, when you want it - online shopping meets farmers market. We harvest to order, which means better flavor, less waste—and more of each food dollar stays here in our community.”

How it works

Order window: Thu 8 a.m. – Mon 10 a.m. at
GorgeFarmers.com
Choose: Home delivery or local pickup
Delivery $10 flat or free over $150; pickup is free

Pickup made easy

Wednesdays, 4–6 p.m. at five local hubs:

The Dalles — Freebridge Brewing, 710 E 2nd St
Mosier — Downtown, 1000 First Ave
Lyle — Lyle Grange Hall, Columbia Grange Rd
Hood River — Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Dr
White Salmon — Mt. View Grange, 1084 NE Estes Ave

For east-side listeners and readers, pickup often means grabbing a box on the commute home, no subscription required, just order when it fits your week.

What’s available on the Marketplace

Late summer into early fall is peak-season abundance: peaches and pears, vine-ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, tender salad mix, and berries—alongside pasture-raised meats and eggs, fresh breads, and small-batch pantry favorites like honey, jams, pickles, hot sauces, marinades, stocks, and baking mixes. You’ll also find herbs, mushrooms, garlic and onions, squash, cut flowers, and occasional chef add-ons (pasta, bone broth, spice blends) that make weeknight meals snap together.

The best part? You’re not limited to one farm—choose from 100+ weekly items from a cooperative of 35+ local farms, all in one cart. That means more support for Gorge growers and fewer trips to the grocery store.

It doesn’t get more local than this,” said Kiara of GFC. “With one stop online, you can shop dozens of Gorge farms and choose the seasonal products you love. We harvest to order and pack the same day—so what reaches your table is field-fresh and straight from our backyard.

Beyond home kitchens, GFC’s model serves restaurants, schools, and community partners, connecting more of the region’s food economy to nearby farms.

Why a co-op matters

Because GFC is a cooperative, every participating farm owns a stake and has a vote in how the marketplace runs. That structure aims to balance fair pricing for growers with access and convenience for shoppers.

Try it this month

First-time customers can save 20% with code “CCCN20” at checkout. Order Thursday–Monday and make Wednesdays your fresh-food day.

Learn more & order: GorgeFarmers.com