In season

This article was originally published in March 2016

Rhubarb

Local rhubarb

Look for the first organic rhubarb of the season toward the bottom half of the month from Pacific Northwest growers in Oregon.

We’re also likely to see non-organic rhubarb come in a bit earlier from greenhouse operations that help get an early jump on the season.

Local, organic produce

  • Pixie tangerines
  • Bartlett pears
  • Red Bartlett pears
  • D’Anjou pears
  • Baby turnips
  • Russian kale
  • Kale raab
  • Spring onions

Also in this issue

PCC Board of Trustees report, March 2016

Board report, Board election, Am I ready to vote?, and more

Paperless member discount

Based on popular demand, starting this month, PCC members will not need to bring a paper coupon to stores to receive the monthly 10-percent member discount. Simply show your member card — or tell the cashier the phone number associated with your membership — then ask to apply your 10-percent discount.

Soil & Sea: reports from our producers

Learn about this International Year of the Pulses, how Washington viticulturists are getting creative to conserve water, California's experimentation with drought-prevention techniques, and more.