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The True Value of Local Food
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.
Mary Silfven
1 day ago3 min read


Happiness Grows Here
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
Mary Silfven
Aug 134 min read


Rooted in Soil, Community, and Purpose: The Story of 47th Ave Farm
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.
Mary Silfven
Apr 154 min read


Fibonacci Farm: Growing Resilience and Community in Central Oregon
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,...
Mary Silfven
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Transforming Agriculture and Community at CAMPO Colectivo
Discover the transformative force of CAMPO Collective, an innovative, collectively owned and operated non-profit farm in Hillsboro just...
Laura Bennett
Dec 12, 20234 min read


August Abundance at Sun Love Farm
Just outside of the bustling city of Portland, Sun Love Farm is tucked away in the Oregon City countryside. Along with photographer Shawn...
Laura Bennett
Sep 28, 20234 min read


Cooking with Eggplant from Kasama Farm!
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...
Laura Bennett
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Cooking up Gai Lan, Tong ho, & Lemon Cucumbers!
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...
Laura Bennett
Aug 7, 20232 min read


2023 CSA Share Fair
We had a blast connecting the community with nearly 50 local farmers from around the state at this year's Share Fair, complete with...
Laura Bennett
Mar 14, 20231 min read


A Winter Farm Tour out at Stoneboat
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...
Laura Bennett
Jan 7, 20232 min read


Blue Raven Farm Tour
Longtime farmer and soil ecology expert, Jen Aron, led a group of fellow farmers around her established no-till CSA farm on a beautiful...
Laura Bennett
Dec 7, 20226 min read


Info Night & Pizza Party with Our Lane County Farmers!
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...
Laura Bennett
Nov 1, 20222 min read


Yes You Can! 2022 Tomato Canning Workshop
This October we gathered together in the beautiful home of canning extraordinaire Piper Davis and learned how to preserve some of the...
Laura Bennett
Oct 14, 20224 min read


The Joys of Joining a Winter CSA
Here in the Pacific Northwest, eating seasonally doesn't stop when summer ends. Far from it, there is always something new making its...
Laura Bennett
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Pickling Peppers with Pals
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...
Laura Bennett
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Anne
Mar 4, 20220 min read


PNWCSA Invites Portland to “Find Your Farm” at CSA Share Fair Event
Meet Local Farmers, Ranchers and Fishers; Cooking Demos from Nostrana, Grand Central Bread, Meals4Heels and Sebastiano's The PNWCSA is...
Anne
Feb 9, 20222 min read


Join a CSA and discover the joy of produce from small, local farms
Want your kids to eat their veggies? Give them food that is delicious – not durable. (Star-News Feb. 2, 2022) Most of the vegetables in...
Anne
Feb 5, 20223 min read


CSAs Support Local Farmers
Did you know there are small farms all around the Portland area selling shares of their harvest to residents as a subscription? The...
Anne
Jun 4, 20211 min read


Demand for Local Food Remains High
Thinking about signing up for a CSA? Now is the time! Local farms are currently enrolling new members in their community supported...
Anne
May 27, 20211 min read
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