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.