local food Archives - Ecotrust

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Introducing Carson Viles

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

Emilie Chen
May 10, 2021 18 May 2021

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

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

Kaitlyn Rich
May 7, 2021 07 May 2021

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Reflecting on food, roots, and family

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

Aaron Vargas
March 18, 2021 26 March 2021

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

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

Tyson Rasor
March 11, 2021 25 March 2021

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Forward progress

Together, we took on the challenges of the year.

Emilie Chen
December 8, 2020 09 December 2020

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Food, farms, and fire

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

Maia Hardy
September 18, 2020 22 September 2020

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Back to the Root: A look back

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

guest
August 7, 2020 18 August 2020

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Where to invest now for racial justice in our region

These Black-led organizations are building resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies in our region.

Jamese Kwele
June 10, 2020 23 April 2021

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Progress in Perspective

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

Megan Foucht
May 27, 2020 28 May 2020

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Feeding communities during a crisis

Feed the Mass is preparing, delivering, and serving hundreds of free meals every week out of the Redd Community Kitchen.

Emilie Chen
May 14, 2020 29 May 2020