Food

Central Oregon Locavore presents: Innovation in Farming 4th Annual Faces of Farming Gala, Silent Auction and Farm to Table Feast Do you love fresh, nourishing food and the hard-working souls who make it possible? Join Central Oregon Locavore on Friday, May 3rd, at The Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion for an evening of artful and delicious surprise,…

The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Sustainability Committee, in partnership with Central Oregon Locavore and the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, is hosting the 4th annual Spring Farm & Food Faire on Saturday, May 4th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coats Campus Center in Bend. Rain or shine, this event is free…

Enhancing restaurant profit and sustainability by reducing food waste An ongoing challenge in the food industry is keeping your food costs down without diminishing food quality. One of the keys to success is food waste prevention. Join national experts Dr. Steve Schein and Ned Barker to learn more about how to reduce food waste in…

The 4th annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event is Saturday, November 9th at OSU-Cascades Tykeson Hall! Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk buying event created so YOU can fill up your pantry, freezer, and root cellar full of great local products for the winter. Say bye bye to busy holiday lines and veggies…

VegNet’s monthly potluck! Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, plus extra if there are more than two in your party, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room rental. Kids are welcome and you don't have to…

Buying local meat can be a daunting task. Who do you buy from? Does it matter if the meat was ”pasture raised”? What does buying “half a cow” mean? We’re tackling these questions and more as we dive into the why and how to purchase local meat with local producers, butchers, and consumers. Join us…