January 16, 2012

Oregon's New 2012 Rules for Farm Direct Sales

Finally – a new, less restrictive set of exemptions and rules for small farmers growing, processing and selling directly to the public! These should help more producers become more profitable and participatory in growing food for direct sale to consumers in our state’s food sheds. Please post and publish widely! The Administrative Rules are on the legislators desks for approval.

December 12, 2011

For All Who Love the Pendleton Farmers Market

SAVE THE DATE! PFM Annual Meeting - February 4th, 9-1:30 pm - will this year be held at the BMCC campus in Pendleton (location and agenda will be announced soon). This is the day for annual reports & review, new board director elections, market updates, vendor and volunteer training and a food (LOCAL potluck, of course!) We invite you all, and encourage you to join us - as a board member, volunteer or vendor! Visit our website for application forms and more information, or call 541-969-9466.

December 11, 2011

Local Food Available All Winter Long!

Winter time - no local food? Don't bet on it! The local food & farm guide for Umatilla & Morrow Counties lists many local & PFM farmers, ranchers and artisans selling meat, eggs & apples, , perhaps squash or other winter veggies, honey, jam, soaps, lavendar, and more. Browse the guide, download it, http://columbiaplateaufood-org.doodlekit.com/home and shop local all year long!

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