Ecotrust - Stories of Home

Why we’re here

Olivia Rebanal November 10, 2022

ECOTRUST UPDATE | A reflection and programmatic update from our Interim Executive Director, Olivia M. Rebanal

Local Link back in action

Megan Foucht November 4, 2022

PHOTO ESSAY | After a two year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked with partners to produce Local Link again in 2022

Michelle Week, 2022 Indigenous Leadership Awardee

Jessica Douglas June 16, 2022

PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Michelle Week, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award

Spring Alaska Schreiner, 2022 Indigenous Leadership Awardee

Jessica Douglas May 25, 2022

PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Spring Alaska Schreiner, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award.

Landscape photo showing overlapping hills surrounding a sandy beach, with gentle gray waters lapping onto the shore. Puffy white clouds rise above the hills.

Introducing Jaime Arredondo and Alexandria McBride

Emilie Chen April 7, 2022

INTERVIEW | Learn more about two of our board members, Jaime Arredondo and Alexandria McBride

Two people, all wearing face masks, stand in a long, large, wood-paneled hall. A large green iron press can be seen in the background.

Under Secretary Moffitt visits the Redd on Salmon

Jamese Kwele March 25, 2022

PROGRAM UPDATE | USDA Under Secretary Jennifer Moffitt visited the Redd on Salmon Street to learn more about our regional food systems work

Photo of a man wearing a black cap and black chef's coat stands in a field of crops. His arms are extended toward the camera, holding an armful of harvested root vegetables.

One meal at a time: Talking with Chef Andre Uribe

Teresa Gaddy January 31, 2022

INTERVIEW | A conversation with Chef Andre Uribe about his values and new business endeavor, Sustainable Meals Oregon

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Growing Ag of the Middle Accelerator

Yolimar Rivera Vázquez November 24, 2021

PROGRAM UPDATE | A new video explores changes made to the Ag of the Middle Accelerator program to center racial equity

Introducing Carson Viles

Emilie Chen May 10, 2021

INTERVIEW | Tribal Network Strategist Carson Viles discusses a growing body of work at Ecotrust around Indigenous stewardship and co-management.

Two women, both wear aprons and holding jars of nut butter, turn toward each other with big smiles. They are standing in front of a brick wall painted red.

Ground Up graduates from the Redd

Kaitlyn Rich May 7, 2021

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

A man in his 30s, with short dark hair and wearing a hooded tan jacket, sits in a squat in a grassy field. He is looking down at his hands, which are parting the grasses.

Reflecting on food, roots, and family

Aaron Vargas March 18, 2021

STAFF VOICES | Aaron Vargas, Food Equity Manager, reflects on what inspires his work building equitable regional food systems

A man holds a fishing net with his right arm extended above his head. With his left arm, he reaches for a fish in the net. He's standing precariously on a rocky crag, with more crags surrounding him.

What it takes to catch a fish: An interview with Native Candy

Tyson Rasor March 11, 2021

PARTNER VOICES | Seafood business Native Candy discusses their journey and vision and the inextricable link between salmon and Native people of our region.

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Forward progress

Emilie Chen December 8, 2020

PROGRAM UPDATE | Together, we took on the challenges of the year.

Salmon that have returned for breeding can be seen as smudges of red in a green river. Trees line the opposite shore of the river.

Northwest tribes and genetically engineered salmon: An interview with Valerie Segrest

Yolimar Rivera Vázquez December 4, 2020

INTERVIEW | Our team speaks with Valerie Segrest for a Native perspective on genetically engineered salmon

The opportunities and hard work ahead

Jeremy Barnicle November 7, 2020

PROGRAM UPDATE | In reviewing the plans put forward by the incoming Biden administration, several elements align with work already underway

Food, farms, and fire

Maia Larson September 18, 2020

ECOTRUST UPDATE | As farmers and food producers in our region weather an unprecedented wildfire season, we offer our support and a list of resources.

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A look back at Back to the Root

Jamese Kwele August 7, 2020

FEATURE | The second annual Back to the Root Conference convened 100+ BIPOC producers at the Redd on Salmon Street

Progress in perspective

Megan Foucht May 28, 2020

ECOTRUST UPDATE | In a series of timelines, we share examples of how our work has progressed over the past decade.

Feeding communities during a crisis

Emilie Chen May 14, 2020

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.

A blue school lunch tray showing corn chips and salsa, cornbread, fresh blueberries, and salad greens.

Update: Farm to School

Megan Foucht April 8, 2020

INTERVIEW | Angela Hedstrom shares current challenges around keeping farm to school relationships afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.

Update: The Redd on Salmon Street

Doe Hatfield March 25, 2020

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.

Advancing equity in Farm to School education

Jamese Kwele February 24, 2020

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.

Climate threat v. climate opportunity

Jeremy Barnicle January 21, 2020

ECOTRUST UPDATE | With rapid adoption of forward-looking policies, we have a chance to develop a robust regional response to climate change.

Fresh connections, new opportunities

Aaron Vargas December 11, 2019

ECOTRUST UPDATE | More than 100 producers, food businesses, advocates, and buyers came together to discuss diversity and dig into the delicious details at the