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Ready to join a CSA? Consider one of our partners.
Sauvie Island Organics (SIO) is nestled among farmland and wildlife refuges. SIO has been growing vegetables in the rich soils of Sauvie Island and providing area residents with delicious, seasonal, local foods through our Community Supported Agriculture program for over 16 years. Plate & Pitchfork community members are invited to join SIO for the 2011 season which will feature weekly (May-December) pick-up at nearly 30 locations in the Portland area. Family Share, Individual Share, Salad Share options available. For more information and to get signed-up please visit sauvieislandorganics.com.
Sun Gold Farm, located near Forest Grove, is also accepting CSA applications for the 2011 season. By buying into the farm's "Harvest Box" program you contribute directly to the farm's primary source of income. With 18 weeks of fresh, pesticide-free produce available for pick-up at 11 different locations, including the campuses of Nike, Columbia, and Intel, the farmers of Sun Gold are happy to grow good food for you. To learn more and apply, visit sungoldfarm.com
If you live outside of the Portland Metropolitan Area you'll find a great list ofl CSAs and Farmers Markets at Local Harvest.
Meet our Partners
Oregon Tilth's Organic Education Center(OEC) has a long history with P&P and it is high time we highlight how your generous support each summer flows into the community. The money from Plate & Pitchfork has been used to enhance a 6,000 sq ft teaching garden at Luscher Farm, and on the docket for this season is building a new chicken tractor. OEC Program Manager, Kathy Dang, reflected on the past season saying, "As the sun was setting and folks were eating their dessert laden with berries from the farm, I remember feeling an extreme sense of pride for the P&P community… Events like this truly inspire and remind me of the dynamic and symbiotic relationship that all those involved share. The growers, the planners, the volunteers and the community all come together to celebrate the joys of life, new growth and great organic food!" Keep Reading
Gettin' Hitched? We can help.
If you're planning a farm wedding and are looking for ideas and planning support, we'd love to be a part of your special day. From locating a farm, communicating with a chef, crafting design elements, to making decisions about those pesky rentals, our eight years of farm dinner experience make us uniquely qualified to guide you through the outdoor wedding planning process. The day of your wedding, we'll execute the event with our customary blend of relaxed good will, impeccable service, and attention to detail so that you and your guests are free to celebrate together in the fabulous Oregon summer. We'll be accepting a very small number of wedding events this summer, so if you're interested in knowing more, please give a call or send an email.
