All nonprofit organizations have a mission. This is the central, guiding force of their work. It can take the form of a singular goal the organization seeks to achieve, a problem they want to solve, o...
FoFF USDA Grant Fund Comments
The USDA requested public comment on $500M of funding that was designated to increase meat processing capacity and promote competition in the processing industry. The comment that was submitted to the...
2021 Legislative Session Recap
Legislative Session Recap To borrow words from a colleague in the Food Access Community, “I wasn’t at my best this session,” a sentiment that rang true for many. The challenges of conducting a v...
Meat Processing HB 2785A – Call to Action
CALL OR EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY! (Instructions Below) Oregon’s already acute lack of meat processing capacity has been severely strained during COVID-19, as industrial meat processing facilitie...
Living Soil Awards
On April 21, the day before Earth Day, Friends of Family Farmers and our partners Cultivate Oregon came together to celebrate farmers who prioritize soil health through the Living Soil Awards. We were...