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.