Willamette Farm & Food Coalition produces an annual guide for locally grown and raised agricultural products. Known as the Locally Grown Guide, they offer a host of great resources for families in Lane County, Oregon. Lane Forest Products is proud to be one of many sponsors helping this organization move forward in their mission to improve the local food system in our community. The guide offers information on procuring seeds, fresh produce, resources for finding healthy local food and much, much more throughout Lane County. Be sure to pick up an issue for free at any of our three retail locations!
The Locally Grown Guide:
- 74 Local Farms: descriptions of what they sell & where they sell
- Map of farm stands and U-pick places
- Index of U-pick products
- Definitions of farming practices, certifications and marketing labels
- Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSA’s)
- Farmers markets – including nearest bus stops
- Food processors that source from local farms
- Restaurants that purchase from local farms
- Grocers and merchants that sell locally grown foods and wines
- Local drinks – a smattering of the many innovative and varied beverages available
- Information about and map of Lane County Granges
- Food preservation and storage tips
- Tips on eating local on a budget
- Farm Stands, CSAs, and Farmers Markets that accept SNAP benefits
- Plus community resources on gardening, nutrition & food preservation, gleaning, food assistance, local agriculture, GMOs and more
Download the Locally Grown Guide by the Willamette Farm & Food Coalition for free here.
I appreciate this guide being available here; it is such a wonderful resource: thank you!
Cant wait for fall cabbage and peas!!!