In conjunction with Organically Grown Week in Oregon (Sept 13-19), we would like to take a good look at Organics – what does that term mean for farmers & consumers, what is the difference between certified and non-certified, and what issues come up with regards to scale (Big Organics vs. Small, [...]
InFARMation (and Beer!) is happening in August – next Tuesday the 10th! After the unexpected news that Roots Brewery closed the day before July’s scheduled InFARM, we seem to landed in a great new home. Come check it out – InFARMation (and Beer!) is now at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison – [...]
Breaking news! After many days of searching and lots of great suggestions from loyal InFARMation (and Beer!) supporters, we finally found a location that hopefully is a fit for all our needs: Holocene. They’ve got a great location (corner of SE 10th and SE Morrison), a good menu with a chef who wants to work [...]
Event Cancelled For Wed., July 14th
We discovered this afternoon (Tuesday 7/13) that Roots Organic Brewery has closed its doors permanently today. An alert Friends of Family Farmers’ supporter sent us this blog post from today’s Oregon Live website. Our condolences go out to Craig Nicholls and his wonderful staff and we [...]
After spending the winter and spring working on the Agricultural Reclamation Act for Oregon family farmers, we thought that we ought to give eaters a taste of this kind of empowerment! Join us on Wednesday July 14th at Roots Organic Brewery’s Event Space as we talk about what an Eaters’ Bill of Rights might look [...]
FOOD LOVER’S GUIDE TO PORTLAND TASTING & SIGNING @ IN GOOD TASTE, SATURDAY, JULY 10TH 2-4PM
Meet the author, four Portlanders featured in this hot off the press food guide, and sample local food and drinks.
Saturday, July 10th is Bastille Day in the Pearl so be sure to stop by In Good Taste [...]
Love of food brings Portlanders, farmers together
Local organizer creates an opportunity for Portland eaters to connect with the farmers who feed them
By Cathy McQueeney
The Portland Upside
February 2010
Michele Knaus coordinates the InFARMation (and Beer!) monthly gatherings to educate and build relationships between family farmers and the urban consumers of Portland.
Kelly Reese [...]
Every urban farm in this state is as unique and different as the farmer(s) working it, but many of the common barriers they share are similar. Urban farmers face most of the same issues as rural farmers in Oregon, and they face additionally an entirely different set of problems specific to [...]
Enjoy remarkable meals in inspiring settings and benefit FoFF…
Farm to Fork, a “traveling farm-to-table restaurant, local food fundraiser and community celebration” in the Rogue Valley, recently announced that they have chosen FoFF as one of their 2010 partners and causes.
An essential part of the FARM to FORK mission is to directly support both local farmers [...]
Stroll around the Edgefield gardens and benefit FoFF! Join us for a tour of the edible gardens at Edgefield McMenamins on Sunday, June 27th, at 2:00 pm. Space is limited and tickets are only $10 with all proceeds going to benefit FoFF.
Our delightful friends and McMenamins farmers, Leah Rodgers and Ryan Miller, have volunteered their [...]
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