What does the Farm to School/ School Garden Program look like in Oregon? What could it look like? What are some specific examples of success and some of the challenges and gaps and what can we do about it?
What does Farm to School look like in Oregon? What could it look like? How does [...]
Up until very recently canola production was banned from the Willamette Valley in order to protect Oregon’s unique and thriving vegetable seed industry. Fresh market vegetable producers, and many related businesses as well as clover and grass seed growers are also concerned about the sudden shift in the Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) policy to allow [...]
Join us as we take a look at the history of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in farm direct marketing with the most recent addition of SNAP CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). Now farmers can directly capture federal nutrition program dollars but there are some challenges. Come hear how CSA farmers are navigating the process of [...]
Join us to learn what family farmer and rancher legislative priorities FoFF will advocate for during the upcoming legislative session, get an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and find out how you can get engaged in the process.
We will be joined by State Representative Ben Unger (House District 29 – Hillsboro/Forest Grove). [...]
It has become a January tradition for Anthony Boutard kick off our InFARMation (and Beer!) season. Anthony is an accomplished farmer, writer and a widely recognized advocate in the local food movement. He is well-known for his efforts in reviving long-lost crops and bringing little-known varieties to market. He and his wife Carol own Ayers [...]
December 11th: The Food & Farm Movement: An Overview: Perspectives from Local to Global
Join us for a multi-media big picture look at the Food & Farm Movement. Panelists include Barbara Bernstein, Film Maker and KBOO radio host of Locus Focus, who will show a rough cut of her forthcoming documentary, Gaining Ground, Julia Degraw, NW [...]
Growing year round in the various climates of Oregon can be challenging. Eating seasonally with an emphasis on local goods may seem onerous but with a thoughtful approach to using what is available and preparing one’s pantry before the winter season, it can be deliciously done!
By incorporating certain techniques and prudent planning farmers are providing produce, [...]
The focus of October’s InFARMation (And Beer!) is Biodynamics. Where does Biodynamics fit into the sustainable agriculture conversation? What is it? Why does it matter? What does seeing Demeter Certification on a product tell you about how it was produced? Come hear from a dynamic panel of professionals:
Wali Via is part of Winter Green Farm, [...]
On September 11th, join FoFF as we partner with the North Portland Farm and Project Grow to celebrate Tom Wagner, an exceptional breeder of tomatoes and potatoes. This is the man who developed the Green Striped Zebra Tomato when he was a teenager, and who has gone on to change the tomato and potato worlds! [...]
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