InFARMations are Back! Portland, Salem, Corvallis, and Bend Friends of Family Farmers has hosted InFARMations since 2009, bringing eaters and farmers together to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our local food systems. While these have been held mostly in Portland over the years, we are excited to announce a new slate of InFARMations in Salem, Corvallis, and Bend, along with Portland, that will cover a wide range of topics. Here are some of our upcoming events. Stay tuned here as we announce more details. September 17th, Portland: What Does it All Mean? Breaking down farm certifications, labels, deceptive marketing and greenwashing October 1st, Bend: Water and Agriculture in the High Desert - Come learn about the strategies being employed to restore the Deschutes River and ensure that fish, farms, and families can thrive. October 15th, Portland: Vote With Your Dollars! Conversations about keeping your money in the local economy, and why and how to get to know your Farmers October 21st, Salem: How and Why to Purchase Local Meat - Defining what it means to purchase "half of cow" and how to go about it | |