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Gardener Suzanne Stone at New Day School in Portland hands a preschooler a pale for harvesting raspberries from the preschool garden.

New funding for farm to preschool programs in Oregon

Ecotrust gives out 13 mini-grants to boost the farm to preschool movement.

Lola Milholland
August 7, 2014 01 October 2014

Two women volunteers for the Portland Fruit Tree Project are holding the lacross stick-like batons used to harvest apples. They are gathering the excess bounty in an orchard as part of a harvest party.

Meet local food hero nominees

Interviews with this year's Local Hero Award nominees offer a deeper and closer look at businesses that are changing the face of food

Lola Milholland
May 1, 2014 01 October 2014

Child waiting for lunch in school with a hand over his mouth.

On International School Meals Day, the view from Scotland

We know that food is such an important part of children’s lives, providing nourishment for bodies as well as minds — it is well proven that children learn better when they have had a good meal and are not troubled …

guest
March 6, 2014 01 October 2014

A lone canoe crossing a wetland before an icy mountain.

We’ve got some stories for you

This spring, Ecotrust is excited to unveil two exciting new storytelling venues. First, we will be launching a completely redesigned website offering new ways for you to explore our latest work, partnerships, and events here at the Natural Capital Center. …

Carolyn Holland
February 20, 2014 01 October 2014

Colorful canoes rest on the waterfront at Ivochote.

Traveling the network of indigenous knowledge

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January 27, 2014 02 December 2019

This mural, in North Portland's Village Market, was painted by neighbors and community organizers who collaborated on the plans and vision for a vibrant small-scale grocery store offering healthy foods to an underserved neighborhood. It sits above a vegetable case full of fresh produce. The image shows three flowers in bloom.

Say good-bye to “food deserts”

Edible Portland questions the use of the term food deserts among food system advocates.

Lola Milholland
January 14, 2014 01 October 2014

Empowered to Succeed: How tribes can unlock new capital to grow in Indian Country

By Dave Castillo “How is it that the United States can put a man on the moon but not a bank on an Indian Reservation?” A version of this question was asked by a tribal official in 1999 during the …

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August 29, 2013 01 October 2014

Two children walking towards a lettuce patch.

New Farm to School grants put local foods in Oregon students’ lunches

The Oregon Department of Education has announced that eleven school districts are the recipients of competitive Farm to School and School Garden grants totaling $189,140. The majority of the funds (87.5%) will be spent on purchasing Oregon food products, with …

Lola Milholland
January 25, 2013 17 March 2015