FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS IN MEDFORD & THE ROGUE VALLEY
Taste the Rogue Valley, Fresh From the Source
In the Rogue Valley, farm-to-table isn’t just something you find on a restaurant menu... it’s part of everyday life.
Surrounded by fertile farmland, orchards, vineyards and rolling foothills, Medford puts you within minutes of farm stands, farmers markets and family farms where you can meet local growers, discover what’s in season and bring a little taste of Southern Oregon home with you.
Late summer through fall is the ultimate time to explore, when farm stands overflow with fresh produce, pumpkins fill the fields and harvest celebrations bring the valley to life. But every season offers something new. From spring flowers and plant starts to summer berries, artisan goods and year-round local favorites.
We Are Rogue Valley
Rooted in Family
Agriculture is at the heart of the Rogue Valley, connecting generations through the land they cultivate. From orchards to open fields, local farms reflect a legacy of hard work, stewardship, and community pride.
At Fry Family Farms, that legacy is lived every day. As a multigenerational family operation, Fry Family Farms is guided by resilience, respect for the land, and a deep commitment to feeding both the region and the people who call it home.
Start at the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
One of the easiest ways to experience the region’s agricultural bounty is at the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market.
The Medford market brings local growers, food producers and makers together at Hawthorne Park, where visitors can browse everything from freshly picked fruits and vegetables to flowers, baked goods, cheeses, specialty foods and handcrafted products. The outdoor Medford market typically runs from March through November, making it an easy addition to a spring, summer or fall getaway.
Grab something for breakfast, stock up for a picnic or simply wander the booths and discover what’s growing in Southern Oregon right now.
Best time to visit: Spring through fall, with an especially colorful selection during peak summer and harvest season.
Located at Hawthorne Park every Thursday from 8:30am to 1:30pm.
Visit a Local Farm or Farm Store
For an even closer connection to the people and places behind Southern Oregon’s food, head straight to the farm.
Dunbar Farms
You don’t even have to leave Medford to find working farmland. Dunbar Farms is a fourth-generation family farm tucked within the city, producing organic produce, grains, stone-milled flours and wine grapes. Visitors can stop at the farm’s Honor Barn for farm-grown products and other local goods or spend some extra time at the tasting room, where food, wine, live music, and seasonal events make the farm a destination of its own.
It’s a great example of just how closely Medford’s city experience and agricultural roots intertwine.
2881 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 97504 | Learn More
Fry Family Farm
At Fry Family Farm Store, a quick farm-store stop can easily turn into a basket full of Southern Oregon flavor. The family has been farming in the Rogue Valley since 1990 and today grows vegetables, berries, flowers and more across the region.
Their Medford Farm Store carries organic seasonal produce alongside flowers, plants, fresh pies, preserves, pickles, fermented foods, sauces and products from other regional producers. Because the store operates year-round, it’s one of the easiest ways to shop local no matter when you visit.
2184 Ross Ln, Medford, OR 97501 | Learn More
Pheasant Fields Farm
Fall takes center stage at Pheasant Fields Farm.
The Medford farm has hosted its family-focused Harvest Festival for more than 20 years, transforming into a seasonal playground with pumpkins, a corn maze, hay rides, farm activities, live music and local vendors.
For families visiting Southern Oregon in autumn, it’s the kind of experience that turns a regular weekend getaway into a favorite fall tradition.
1865 Camp Baker Rd, Medford, OR 97501 | Learn More
Wild Hare Farms
Just outside the bustle of town, Wild Hare Farms LLC offers a small-farm experience rooted in regenerative agriculture and community.
The Medford farm features a roadside farmstand and seasonal experiences including a pumpkin patch, creating another opportunity to get closer to the land and the people growing on it.
1475 Arnold Ln, Medford, OR 97501 | Learn More
Bigham Farms
Pair a farm stop with an outdoor adventure at Bigham Farms in nearby Central Point.
Located close to the Table Rocks and Rogue River, the family farm grows an array of seasonal produce and is especially known for crops like sweet corn, green beans, tomatoes, melons, onions and peppers. Spring also brings plants and succulents, while later in the growing season the farm’s produce becomes the main attraction.
Pick up fresh provisions on your way to the trail or stop afterward and take some Rogue Valley flavor home!
9445 Pumice Ln, Central Point, OR 97502 | Learn More
Wild Bee Honey Farm
For a farm stop you can make in virtually any season, head north of Medford to Wild Bee Honey Farm in Eagle Point.
The farm’s self-service Bee Barn offers local raw honey and handmade beeswax candles, bringing a long-running Southern Oregon tradition into the present day. The stand operates year-round, making it especially useful for winter visitors when many seasonal farm stands have closed for the year.
Honey also makes an easy locally produced souvenir... and one that travels well.
14370 OR-62, Eagle Point, OR 97524 | Learn More
Farm & Flour
A little farther down the road in Jacksonville, Farm & Flour puts a sweet spin on the roadside farmstand.
Known for naturally fermented sourdough and small-batch baked goods, Farm & Flour operates an honor-system farmstand along with a bakery boutique in downtown Jacksonville. Expect fresh breads, cookies, scones, seasonal treats and other small-batch goodies that make an excellent addition to a picnic or a worthwhile detour all on their own.
Farm Stand: 17 Sterling Creek Rd, Jacksonville, OR 97530
Bakery Boutique: 120 E. California Street, Jacksonville
FIND SOMETHING FRESH IN EVERY SEASON
Spring: Fresh Starts
The growing season begins with tender greens, plant starts, flowers and the return of outdoor farmers markets. It’s an ideal time to explore the valley before the heat of summer arrives... and maybe pick up something for your own garden along the way.
Summer: The Valley in Full Bloom
By summer, farm stands and farmers markets burst with color. Berries, tomatoes, melons, corn, flowers and countless other crops reach their prime, making this one of the best seasons for putting together a picnic and heading toward the Rogue River, Table Rocks or another nearby adventure.
Fall: Harvest Season in the Rogue Valley
If you only choose one season for a farm-focused trip, make it fall.
Farm stands are packed with the final abundance of the growing season, pumpkins appear across the valley and harvest festivals invite visitors to slow down and celebrate. Add crisp mornings, changing leaves, nearby vineyards and sunny Southern Oregon afternoons, and you have one of the most rewarding times of year to explore Medford.
Winter: Shop Local, Even in the Off-Season
The fields may be quieter, but the Rogue Valley’s agricultural story doesn’t disappear. Year-round farm stores, honey, preserves, baked goods and other locally made products offer a taste of the region long after harvest has ended.
Make Medford Your Farm-to-Table Basecamp
The best part? You don’t have to travel far.
Spend the morning browsing a farmers market, stop at a roadside farm stand before a hike, pick up something freshly baked for the drive or plan an entire fall afternoon around pumpkins and harvest festivities. From downtown Medford, many of the Rogue Valley’s farms, markets and agricultural experiences are only a short drive away.
Come hungry, follow what’s in season and discover a side of Southern Oregon that was grown right here.
