Ann Forsthoefel, Portland Farmers Market’s executive director, announced Thursday that she will leave her job at the end of the year to move to Missoula, Mont., with her husband.
Forsthoefel, 48, who joined the market staff in August 2008, has presided over two years of growth and national recognition for the market.
Under her leadership, Portland Farmers Market doubled this year from one city block to two at Portland State University. Market receipts reported by farmers climbed last year despite a recession.
Forsthoefel also launched new markets in the King neighborhood and at Pioneer Courthouse Square. She closed the market at the Ecotrust building in Northwest Portland and opened one on Northwest 23rd Avenue.
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