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As a beginning farmer, Braeden Kwiecien of Wild Geese Farm , knows firsthand how much courage and community it takes to start a farm. He shared how the Pacific NW CSA Coalition’s farmer network has supported him through the challenges of launching and growing his business, and why he believes every farmer should have access to this kind of support. "Starting a farm and running a CSA has been so challenging, and I don't think we could have done it without the support of the PN

One of the most important roles of the Pacific NW CSA Coalition is its farmer network, a community where growers share ideas, resources, and support. For Carol Mollet, who runs Sweet Annie’s Farm  on Sauvie Island, that network has been essential to sustaining and growing her small business. “I am the solo owner and operator of a small farm on Sauvie Island called Sweet Annie’s farm. On the half-acre that I grow, I’m able to feed 50 families through my CSA. PNWCSA has helped

When Annie heard about PNWCSA’s Cooking Your CSA  class with Chef Cameron Dunlap, she thought it might be just what her family needed. Her three kids had been eager to learn how to cook, and she wanted to build her own confidence in the kitchen, too. The kids saved their own money to buy tickets, and Annie joined them for an evening of making fresh pasta and seasonal sauces from scratch. Simple, nourishing food and a shared experience that brought them closer together. Annie

In 2024, one CSA member joined her local farm, Upriver Organics, during a major life transition, having left the workforce due to a disability. Through PNWCSA’s Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program, she discovered a way to make fresh, healthy food both affordable and accessible. “I was able to join because I’d discovered that PNWCSA would provide EBT (SNAP) users with affordable access to membership through the DUFB program, and I seized the opportunity to improve my househol

Grocery prices keep climbing, and for many families, eating well feels harder than it should. But some of the best solutions are right here at home in the soil beneath our feet, in the hands of our local farmers, and in the ways we choose to feed ourselves and our communities.

At Happiness Family Farm, growing food is about more than just feeding people; it’s about care, connection, and the relationships we build with the land. “We spend a lot of time trying to take care of these plants, because we know they take care of us when we take care of them,” says Japhety Ngabireyimana. Aug 6

What does it look like to build a farm that’s sustainable not just for the planet, but for the people who work the land and the community it feeds? Laura Masterson’s 47th Ave Farm offers a powerful answer. From draft horses to soil health to policy advocacy, this story digs into the deep roots of a farm that’s been feeding Portland for nearly 30 years.

In the heart of Bend, Oregon’s high desert, Fibonacci Farm  is more than a place where food grows—it’s a testament to perseverance,...

Discover the transformative force of CAMPO Collective, an innovative, collectively owned and operated non-profit farm in Hillsboro just...

Just outside of the bustling city of Portland, Sun Love Farm is tucked away in the Oregon City countryside. Along with photographer Shawn...

As a part of the work we do to promote Community Supported Agriculture, this year we are offering free cooking classes to help bridge the...

As a part of the work we do to promote Community Supported Agriculture, this year we are offering free cooking classes to help bridge the...

We had a blast connecting the community with nearly 50 local farmers from around the state at this year's Share Fair, complete with...

We had a blast touring around at Stoneboat last month! With nearly 500 CSA members in heat season, Stoneboat has one of the largest CSA...

Longtime farmer and soil ecology expert, Jen Aron, led a group of fellow farmers around her established no-till CSA farm on a beautiful...

Last week we had the pleasure of heading down to the Eugene area to connect with Lane County farmers about how to offer CSA shares at...

This October we gathered together in the beautiful home of canning extraordinaire Piper Davis and learned how to preserve some of the...

Here in the Pacific Northwest, eating seasonally doesn't stop when summer ends. Far from it, there is always something new making its...

Folks had a blast learning to preserve some of the last peppers of the season! This August we gathered together on a Sunday afternoon at...