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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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Climate, land, and BIPOC leadership: Pursuing equity-centered solutions

Jamese Kwele, Director of Food Equity / Director of Equity, spoke on centering equity in climate solutions panel hosted by Rep. Blumenauer.

Jamese Kwele
July 23, 2020 24 July 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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Update: Farm to school

Our Farm to School Coordinator shares current challenges around keeping farm to school relationships afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.

Megan Foucht
April 8, 2020 11 April 2020

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Update: The Redd on Salmon Street

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.

Doe Hatfield
March 25, 2020 06 April 2020

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Introducing Teresa Gaddy

We are proud to introduce our new Green Workforce Academy Program Manager.

Doe Hatfield
February 11, 2020 12 February 2020

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Fresh connections, new opportunities

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

Aaron Vargas
December 11, 2019 19 December 2019

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Oregon schools get a taste for local tamales

New connections bring Tortillería y Tienda De León’s legacy of traditional Mexican food to school lunch trays throughout Oregon.

Megan Foucht
October 10, 2019 30 October 2019

Angel Food Conference & Food Fair

In partnership with Food Northwest, the OSU Food Innovation Center, and Season to Taste, OEN is presenting the first-ever Angel Food Conference and Food Fair on June 19. The Angel Food Conference is the first-ever investment fund specifically designed to support the dynamic food and beverage sector and will showcase scaling food & beverage companies from Oregon and SW Washington, and connect them with vital funding.

Olivia Bartruff
June 19, 2019 11 June 2019