Working Groups
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Working towards creating a platform of leadership for underrepresented communities in our food system.
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Farming for the Future
Contains four subgroups:
Beginning Farmer and Rancher
Land Access, Connection, & Succession Technical Assistance
Farm & Land Viability
Climate, Resilience, & Stewardship
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Food Hub
Connecting Oregon businesses and nonprofit organizations actively supporting our state’s local and regional producers in developing a local food system to a scale that is competitive in mainstream markets.
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Policy
Two working groups :
Community Food Systems at the Oregon Legislature
Public Policy Skills and Engagement Opportunities
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SNAP Match
Supporting programs that match SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) benefits dollar for dollar at farmers markets, groceries, and CSAs across Oregon so shoppers can bring home twice as much fresh produce.
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Veggie Rx
Programming with healthcare providers to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes for patients with diet related disease.
Resources Built by Our Network
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Beginner Farmer & Rancher Story Map
The Beginner Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Story Map and resource guide shares a glimpse of the programs and resources currently working to support BFRs across Oregon.
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Statewide Evaluation of Veggie Rx Programs
2019-2020
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State of the Food System Indicators for Oregon
Bringing people and organizations together to change the food system requires a common understanding of issues and shared goals. To understand conditions and trends in Oregon’s food system, the Oregon Community Food System Network developed a set of indicators that span the food system, from production to consumption, with data at the state and county level.
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The Future of Oregon's Agricultural Land Report
2016 report and 2017 infographic connecting the dots between the lack of farm succession planning and the permanent loss of agricultural land.
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