Ecotrust was one of 31 grantees to receive part of $22.6 million from the federal 2501 Program created to help underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters who have historically experienced limited access to USDA programs. Ecotrust was awarded $750,000 to help underserved farmers in Oregon by strengthening climate resilience, stewardship practices and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
“I work alongside and read about so many deserving Indigenous leaders and community members who are doing incredible work … This acknowledgement is absolutely something that makes my heart big and I will forever be grateful for.”
Willamette University’s top-ranked graduate programs in business management and data and computer science will relocate from downtown to Portland’s vibrant Pearl District in the Natural Capital Center at 721 NW 9th Ave.
Willamette University’s top-ranked graduate programs in business management and data and computer science will relocate from downtown to Portland’s vibrant Pearl District in the Natural Capital Center at 721 NW 9th Ave.
Certain ancient practices could mitigate the deleterious effects of global warming. From building seaside gardens to water management in desert terrain, these time-honored practices work with the natural world’s rhythms. Some might even hold the key to a more resilient future and a means of building security for both Indigenous communities and other groups disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Ronda Rutledge is Ecotrust’s first Indigenous executive director. The Portland nonprofit focuses on environmental stewardship and economic growth, especially among Pacific Northwest tribes.
Earlier this month, KCAW spoke with Brady, who was recognized for her work with the Herring Protectors, a local advocacy group that’s grown exponentially over the last seven years.
Ecotrust’s role will be to grow access and trust in USDA programs among farmers who’ve been historically underserved or discriminated against by the agency.
Ecotrust will partner with the center to improve the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s outreach to urban producers, provide education and technical assistance, and increase program enrollment
The Indigenous Leadership Awards is a celebration of the wisdom, determination, and continuum of Indigenous leadership throughout the Pacific Northwest, including British Columbia and southeast Alaska.
Ecotrust said Wednesday it has hired Ronda Rutledge as its executive director. Rutledge comes from Austin, where she was executive director of the Sustainable Food Center. She brings 25-plus years of experience of nonprofit work in California and Texas.
ZGF Architects’ Jacob Dunn shares his experience with mass timber projects, including conducting wood lifecycle analysis with support from research conducted by the Ecotrust team.
With OnPoint’s donation, Ecotrust will advance a more equitable and restorative regional food economy through its innovative food systems programming and spaces.
Two events in Southeast Alaska communities highlight work being done by Ecotrust and partners to strengthen community connections and indigenous foodways.
Stephanie Gutierrez, Forests and Community Program Director, offers a perspective on agroforestry: “[Agroforestry] is just a new way to describe something that Indigenous people have been doing for thousands of years.”
