Hear the voices of our region’s leaders and explore stories of home on the Ecotrust blog. Learn more about What We Do and our Current Projects.
PROGRAM UPDATE | As we sunset one of our cornerstone programs, we reflect on the successes, challenges, and new opportunities
PROGRAM UPDATE | We celebrate the successes of the inaugural cohort and look to the future of the Viviane Barnett Fellowship for Food System Leaders
FEATURE | Make your holiday shopping easier this year with eight delicious gifts from the Redd community
ECOTRUST UPDATE | A reflection and programmatic update from our Interim Executive Director, Olivia M. Rebanal
PHOTO ESSAY | After a two year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked with partners to produce Local Link again in 2022
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Michelle Week, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Spring Alaska Schreiner, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award.
INTERVIEW | Learn more about two of our board members, Jaime Arredondo and Alexandria McBride
PROGRAM UPDATE | USDA Under Secretary Jennifer Moffitt visited the Redd on Salmon Street to learn more about our regional food systems work
INTERVIEW | A conversation with Chef Andre Uribe about his values and new business endeavor, Sustainable Meals Oregon
PROGRAM UPDATE | A new video explores changes made to the Ag of the Middle Accelerator program to center racial equity
INTERVIEW | Tribal Network Strategist Carson Viles discusses a growing body of work at Ecotrust around Indigenous stewardship and co-management.
PARTNER VOICES | Ground Up reaches their goal of moving to their own space and reflects on the positive impact of the Redd on Salmon for their small business
STAFF VOICES | Aaron Vargas, Food Equity Manager, reflects on what inspires his work building equitable regional food systems
PARTNER VOICES | Seafood business Native Candy discusses their journey and vision and the inextricable link between salmon and Native people of our region.
PROGRAM UPDATE | Together, we took on the challenges of the year.
INTERVIEW | Our team speaks with Valerie Segrest for a Native perspective on genetically engineered salmon
PROGRAM UPDATE | In reviewing the plans put forward by the incoming Biden administration, several elements align with work already underway
ECOTRUST UPDATE | As farmers and food producers in our region weather an unprecedented wildfire season, we offer our support and a list of resources.
FEATURE | The second annual Back to the Root Conference convened 100+ BIPOC producers at the Redd on Salmon Street
ECOTRUST UPDATE | In a series of timelines, we share examples of how our work has progressed over the past decade.
PHOTO ESSAY | In a collaboration with the Redd on Salmon Street and Ecotrust, Feed the Mass is preparing, delivering, and serving hundreds of free meals every week.
INTERVIEW | Angela Hedstrom shares current challenges around keeping farm to school relationships afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
INTERVIEW | We connect with the Redd campus manager, B-Line founder, and our VP of events and engagement for an update on activities at the Redd campus amid COVID shutdowns.
STAFF VOICES | In a recent keynote address, Jamese Kwele shared examples of centering equity in Farm to School and where opportunity exists to do more.
ECOTRUST UPDATE | With rapid adoption of forward-looking policies, we have a chance to develop a robust regional response to climate change.
ECOTRUST UPDATE | More than 100 producers, food businesses, advocates, and buyers came together to discuss diversity and dig into the delicious details at the
PROGRAM UPDATE | New connections bring Tortillería y Tienda De León’s legacy of traditional Mexican food to school lunch trays throughout Oregon.
INTERVIEW | Kaitlyn Rich interviews Eli Marroquin, owner of Portland Pupusas y Taquería, and the inaugural Powerhouse participant at the Redd.
PROGRAM UPDATE | Exploring opportunities to fill food infrastructure gaps in the Puget Sound.