As you may be aware, the EPA recently banned Dacthal, a pesticide commonly used on crops like kale, cabbage, and broccoli. We recently published in-depth content on Dacthal, highlighting its impact on agricultural workers and offering insights into safer practices and alternatives. You can find them below:
read moreThis toolkit can be helpful to all those running a public market of any size, regardless of whether it's a traditional farmers market. The intent of this toolkit is to take action against systemic racism and make markets a safe space for all! "The toolkit uses a framework of four categories to organize the work:…
read moreNorth Coast Food Web cultivates a resilient and equitable food system by supporting producers and improving access to local food. Our vision of a North Coast “food web” is a community that is home to a diverse and thriving group of farmers, fishermen, and foragers. These food producers have strong relationships with families, local businesses…
read moreNeed help bringing your local food online? Here’s a webinar that will provide practical information and tips from farmers who are already using online platforms.
read moreThis article by Teagan Moran of Oregon State University Extensions lays out the basic information you need to know about buying local meat. From price to point of sale to description of cuts, this resource is an all encompassing overview of local meat purchasing.
read moreThis resource from Iowa State Extension is a consumer-oriented guide that explains buying pork and beef as whole animals (or portions thereof). It includes marketing terms and information on storage and handling, meat inspection and meat weight, and common retail pork and beef cuts.
read moreBlack, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color Owned Farms in Oregon: Mariquita Medicinals True Love Seeds Please reach out to info@friendsoffamilyfarmers.org if you want to be added to the list!
read moreThe Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass is a digital guide to help stakeholders navigate USDA resources and efforts related to local and regional food systems. It explains USDA’s recent work to create new market opportunities and to use consumer interest in where their food comes from to foster a national conversation that benefits…
read morePNWCSA works to promote Community Supported Agriculture in Oregon and Washington. Through community engagement and education, we help build a base of informed eaters that understands the health, social, economic, and environmental implications of sustainably-grown food. As a PNWSCA member, you become part of our network. You are listed in our on-line CSA directory, we…
read moreLocalHarvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it.
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