Check out this article by Leslie Cole of the Oregonian about author Janet Fletcher’s new cookbook “Eating Local.” Janet had great things to say about CSA’s and the recipes included in the interview look terrific!
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47th Avenue Farm - Community Supported Agriculture in Portland and Lake Oswego
"What I stand for is what I stand on." — Wendell Berry
Community Supported Agriculture
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Laura holds some beautiful Borlotti beans. With their characteristic red striping and meaty chestnut flavor, they’re a treat through the winter. Photo by Rob Finch. Welcome!
We’re an urban farm in Portland dedicated to growing produce for residents nearby, seasonally and sustainably. Our farm is based on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model -- we grow for a set number of harvest shareholders who join us at the beginning of the year. To find out more about what we do, take a look through our site, or better yet, visit us!
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You’re invited to summer work parties at Luscher Farm!We’re hosting summer work parties at Luscher Farm the first Sat of every month from 1-5pm. The next one is August 7th and we’d love your help digging potatoes! Join us to learn more about urban farming, where your food comes from and how to grow it. Other work party dates: Sept 4th & Oct 2nd. Protect Grand Island!Our newest farm is on Grand Island, a beautiful little island in the Willamette River with a strong agricultural heritage and a promising agricultural future. Recently a rock company applied to convert 225 acres of prime farmland into a gravel quarry. Help us STOP the conversion of farmland for mining. Click here to help us protect the farms on Grand Island! FARM NEWS, NOTES AND (AGRI)CULTURE
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“Eating Local” by Janet FletcherCheck out this article by Leslie Cole of the Oregonian about author Janet Fletcher’s new cookbook “Eating Local.” Janet had great things to say about CSA’s and the recipes included in the interview look terrific! Jul
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On the TableI haven’t been to see live theater in ages, but my friend Karen invited me to see the new Sojourn Theater show On the Table last night and I loved it! Innovative, thought provoking and entertaining – I’d highly recommend it. Only showing for another week I think so check it out here asap. Jul
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Picnic with Farmer Jane!Everyone is invited to picnic this Sunday July 25th at Luscher Farm with author Temra Costa. She’ll speak about her great new book Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat. What: Portland Chefs Collaborative meeting & picnic with author Temra Costa Picnic!! Bring your picnic lunch and everything you need to set up on the grass under the big beech tree and listen to Temra. Don’t forget a blanket and/or chairs and drinks. If you want to bring extra to share, we’ll set up a table for extra bounty. Questions? email portlandchefscollaborative@gmail.com Jul
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Oregon Sustainability Experience PanelI was invited again this year to be on a panel for the Oregon Sustainability Experience tours. These groups draw folks from all over the world to come for a week and learn about the innovative sustainability programs happening here. After an amazing lunch at Intel – thank you Bon Appetit – we talked about the challenges of balancing development and farmland protection. I was on the panel with David Bragdon-METRO President, Chair Tom Brian- Washington County Board of Commissioners, Bill MacKenzie-Communications Manager at Intel, and Jim Johnson – Land Use and Water Quality Coordinator, Oregon Department of Agriculture. Made for a lively discussion! Jul
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In Your Share (July 19th edition)This week your share may include…
Coming soon… walla walla onions! Jun
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In Your Share (June 28th edition)This week your share may include…
Coming soon… Fava Beans! Jun
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The People Who Feed Us: Food, Labor & ImmigrationSlow Food Portland is hosting this thoughtful panel discussion about food, labor & immigration TONITE at 7pm at First Unitarian Church, 1226 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR. More info here Jun
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Work Party this Sat July 3rd at Luscher FarmGrab your gloves! Everyone is invited… Saturday July 3rd Join us to learn more about urban farming, where your food comes from, and how to grow it. After this crazy wet spring we really need your help to catch up with projects on the farm! There are lots of things to plant, trellis to build, and always more weeding. In addition, we will continue to work on the Luscher Farm Hedgerow using shrubs from the Wahoo Native Plant project. You are welcome to bring family and friends- there will be things to do for folks of all ages and abilities. Kids are welcome to come help work or just hang out. We’ll provide snacks and drinks. You’ll get to sample all sorts of tasty treats from the garden. Please bring your favorite gardening tools and dress for the weather. To celebrate all our hard work we’ll have a potluck afterward. Bring something to share and/or put on the BBQ. Any Questions Call Laura at 503-777-4213 Put the rest of the work parties on your calendar. They are always the first Sat of the month 1-5pm: August 7th, Sept 4th, and Oct 2nd. |
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