Virtual Farmer Chat: Food and Racial Justice
2020-11-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is a continuation of the conversation on the intersection of food and racial justice. FOFF will continue the discussions and explore one of the most popular emergent themes from this work. Mutual aid has always been part of the landscape for communities not served by the existing system. Since the pandemic, some of these networks have redoubled their efforts and some have stepped forward for the first time. The need is apparent for long term community aid, by and for its members. Many people have expressed interest in forming partnerships for the next season with organizations doing this work, and many would like more information on how to get involved.
All farmers, farm workers and agricultural producers are welcome to this conversation.

InFARMation Series: Creative Ways to Access Land and Capital
2021-02-23
The average farmer in Oregon is around 60 years old. Without a plan to get new farmers onto the land, when the older generation hangs up their tools in the next decade we stand to lose 25-50% of farmland currently in production to conglomeration or development.
Throughout the series you will hear about the inspiring hard work that farmers of color and organizations are doing to circumvent the barriers created by structural racism in the agricultural and financial system. FoFF will discuss the biggest threats to Oregon’s farmland, different types of capital available, the importance of having a farm business plan, the benefits of collective farming, and how we can support our BIPOC farming community. Having these continued conversations and sharing resources is a good first step to protecting and preserving our farmland.
February 23, March 30, April 27, and May 25th from 6:30pm-8pm
