Friends of Family Farmers

Mission

Friends of Family Farmers advances policies and programs that protect, promote and sustain resilient and economically viable community agricultural systems in Oregon.

Bottom Line for Portland

Not everyone is a farmer, but everyone eats! Friends of Family Farmers work helps farmers all over our state, including many in the northern Willamette Valley who sell products in Portland, get the technical assistance, community support, and advocacy necessary to thrive. Thanks to our efforts to build a healthier, more localized food system in Oregon, farmers can bring more great food to farmers markets, local grocery stores, and CSA boxes around the Portland area and give people access to food choices that embody their values of equity and environmental stewardship.

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I support Friends of Family Farmers because they are action-oriented in tackling the issues facing small Oregon farmers. Not only are they their voice in Salem, but have created a space for conversation and resource sharing amongst small farmers. Their focus on advocacy, connecting consumers to local producers, and effort in keeping food dollars within our communities is why I am an ally of Friends of Family Farmers.

 - Lexi, FoFF Volunteer

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Friends of Family Farmers has been undergoing an organizational DEI overhaul since the end of 2019. Through consistent and committed work by our board and staff under the guidance of DEI consultants Capacity Building Partnerships, we have added an equity lens to all our programming including expanding technical assistance for BIPOC land seekers in the Farm Link program, uplifting BIPOC voices in our InFARMation programming. We also reviewed our internal policies, our compensation structure including benefits, and our employee handbook to identify and remove barriers to BIPOC folks seeking opportunities with us and make FoFF a more equitable workplace. We are proud to say that our staff of 6 is now 35% BIPOC as opposed to all white only 2 years ago.

Incentives

All donors who give $100 or more are entered into a raffle for a Yamhill County Wine Adventure! This prize has 3 wine tastings and gift certificates for two local food focused eateries to round out your day of soaking up the Dundee area wine culture. 

This package includes:

Bergstrom Wines - Tasting for 4

Argyle Winery - Tasting for 4

Winderlea Vineyard and Winery - Tasting for 4

Honeypie Pizza - $20 Gift Certificate
Red Hills Market - $50 Gift Certificate

Everyone who contributes $50 or more is a member of Friends of Family Farmers and will receive a membership card along with 2 4"x4" FoFF stickers to proudly display their pride in our shared mission of a resilient, equitable, and localized food system based on thriving family farms.

All donations made through the Give!Guide will enter supporters into a raffle to win one of 2 FoFF swag packs featuring a FoFF logo baseball cap, 30 oz. Stainless steel insulated water bottle, and set of two pint glasses.

Business Partner(s)

Our Wine Country Package Sponsors:

Bergstrom Wines 

Argyle Winery 

Winderlea Vineyard and Winery 

Honeypie Pizza 
Red Hills Market 

12/12 Farmland Access Bingo Night Sponsor:

Migration Brewing