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CSA's of North America

CSA is a partnership of mutual commitment between a farm and a community of supporters which provides a direct link between the production and consumption of food. Supporters cover a farm's yearly operating budget by purchasing a share of the season's harvest.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Portland Area CSA Coalition

This site is intended as a resource for people looking to join a CSA farm, a place for growers to find ideas for improving their farms. The Portland Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition started as a small group of CSA farmers getting together to provide mutual support, tour each others farms and share potluck meals in the off season.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Project for Public Spaces

Project for Public Spaces is a nonprofit planning, design and educational organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Extension's Role with Farmers' Markets: Working with Farmers, Consumers, and Communities

Farmers' markets are popular outlets for fresh food in many communities. Consumers choose to shop at these markets for a number of reasons, including freshness, appearance, and taste of produce, as well as enjoying the atmosphere of such a market.

Jennifer Abel, Joan Thomson, Audrey Maretzki | Apr 2018 | Online resource

Farmers' Markets and Roadside Stands Finder

Looking for local fresh, farm grown produce, natural meats and cheese, or crafts? Then this is the site for you. Whether you are planning a trip to Oregon, planning to move here, or already live here, the finder can help identify the farmers markets and roadside stands most convenient to you.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Farmers' Markets in Oregon

OFMA member markets are posted with complete market information including market times, dates, location and type of payments accepted. To find a market near you, visit the member directory below or select a location on the interactive map.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Local Food Research & Development

This directory is designed to provide members of the public with convenient access to information about U.S. farmers market locations, directions, operating times, product offerings, and accepted forms of payment.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Oregon Farmers' Markets Association

The mission of OFMA is "To sustain and promote Oregon farmers’ markets while building community support and economic stability for Oregon’s family farms, small food producers, processors and artisans."

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Marketing Strategies for Farmers and Ranchers

This 20-page bulletin offers snapshots of the many alternatives to marketing commodities through conventional channels. It spotlights innovative, SARE-funded research into a range of marketing options including farmers markets, CSA, tourism, direct-marketing meat, season extension, value-added, sales to restaurants, public campaigns, Internet and more.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Resources for Beginning Farmers

Land Stewardship Project

Mar 2018 | Online resource