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$1.5 million investment from the USDA to support urban agriculture efforts in Portland Metro

  • Emilie Chen
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  • A $1.5M cooperative agreement will support utilization of USDA programs among farmers historically underserved or discriminated against by the agency

Ecotrust Announces 2023 Indigenous Leadership Awardees

  • Emilie Chen
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  • Eight awardees to be celebrated during October 18 ceremony at the Redd on Salmon Street

Ecotrust names Ronda Rutledge its next Executive Director

  • Emilie Chen
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Coalition of Partners Secures Funding For Tribal Agroforestry

  • Jessica Douglas
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  • A coalition of partners has secured a $2.5M grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support tribal agroforestry.

New grant supports Tribal Marine Stewards Network

  • Doe Hatfield
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  • Funding from 11th Hour Project supports more capacity for Indigenous-led management

Ecotrust endorses Oregon Farm to School funding in 2023

  • Angela Hedstrom
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  • Coalition of advocates urge Oregon legislators to maintain investment in impactful program.

New Investment in the Green Workforce Academy

  • Doe Hatfield
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  • Black and Indigenous Pathways to Green Sector Jobs Supported by Portland Clean Energy Fund

Statement on Supreme Court decision limiting EPA’s oversight of emissions

  • Megan Foucht
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Salt & Soil Marketplace starts another season to savor

  • Doe Hatfield
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  • Local nonprofit marketplace connects Southeast Alaska consumers to their local food producers

Celebrating Antone Minthorn

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  • Ecotrust names the Redd on Salmon Street’s board room “Big Dawn” in celebration of Antone Minthorn, Pacific Northwest Indigenous leader and longtime Ecotrust board member.

Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Awards 2022 Awardees Announced

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  • Four leaders will be celebrated for their tireless contributions to uplifting Indigenous communities and food sovereignty.

Ecotrust sells ownership stake to EFM Management, supporting the company’s growth and impact plans

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Ecotrust announces Indigenous leadership briefing series

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  • Native leaders to speak on ensuring a future for Indigenous people, culture, and land

Ecotrust CDE awarded $50 million federal New Markets Tax Credit allocation

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  • Nonprofit subsidiary allocates funds for economic, social, and environmental benefit

Announcing the Viviane Barnett Food System Fellows

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  • Sixteen leaders of color selected for contributions, potential in food systems change

USDA public comment on climate-smart agriculture & forestry

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  • Recommendations to bolster climate adaptive solutions in forestry and agriculture, in our region and across the nation