Sponsors
Bryan Potter Design
Bryan Potter Design has been feasting in the fields with Plate and Pitchfork since the beginning, serving up tasty logos and harvesting delicious page layouts. Print design solutions for non-profits, issue-oriented campaigns and public education are the specialties on the menu at this homegrown design bunch. Call it organic, if you like. 503-232-8405
www.bryanpotterdesign.comCarman Ranch
Cory Carman and David Flynn are bringing up the fifth generation of ranchers on Carman Ranch, where they have raised registered Angus and Hereford since 1913. The 100% grassfed herd spends its entire life grazing on a diet of grasses, legumes and range forage unique to the soils and climate of the glacier valley surrounded by Northeastern Oregon's Wallowa Mountains. The first grassfed beef in Oregon to be certified by Food Alliance, Carman Ranch beef is exceptionally tender and flavorful, delicious and healthy. It is free of hormones and antibiotics, and the cattle are never fed grain or grain by-products.
Because the vigor of the land is as important to Carman and Flynn as the well-being of their animals, they manage both with respect and care. The pasture-based production system used at Carman Ranch promotes preservation of the natural environment and native species, ensuring a beautiful and vibrant landscape for decades to come. These and other sustainable farming practices like pasture rotation create low-stress, humane conditions for growing cattle while protecting delicate rangeland ecosystems. Carman Ranch beef guarantees an unparalleled and traceable story of authenticity and the distinctive combination of attributes we've come to demand from our food and those who grow it: local, sustainable, healthy and absolutely delicious.
www.carmanranch.comGrand Central Bakery
Grand Central Bakery is a unique Northwest presence featuring artisan breads and pastry along side seasonal, local, and delicious cuisine served in a café environment.
Founded in 1972 and family owned for two generations Grand Central Bakery has grown from a funky sandwich spot in Seattle's pioneer square to an eclectic collection of cozy neighborhood bakeries in Portland and Seattle. For more information and café locations visit us online.
MailMentum - Easy Email Marketing
In 2003, MailMentum was formed by the Wright Strategies team to help their clients become more prosperous by easily communicating with their customers via email. MailMentum is no-nonsense easy email marketing and is proud to help Plate & Pitchfork with their email newsletters and campaigns!
New Seasons Market
Founded in 2000 by three Northwest families and 50 friends, New Seasons Market is proud to be locally owned and operated. Each year, the company donates 10 percent of its after-tax profits to hundreds of nonprofits, schools, and community organizations focused on ending hunger, educating youth, and protecting the environment. Additionally, the New Seasons Market Grant Fund encourages customers and farmers to work together to sustain the regional food economy. In November 2011, the company grew to 12 stores and more than 2,300 employees. Each store is actively involved in its community and committed to helping organizations and individuals create neighborhoods that are healthy, safe, vibrant, and just. Learn more at newseasonsmarket.com a or connect at facebook.com/NewSeasonsMarket.Widmer Brothers Brewery
What started as a dream for two ordinary brothers who just loved beer has now become a reality for two ordinary brothers who still just love beer. Kurt and Rob Widmer helped lead the Pacific Northwest craft beer movement in 1984 when, in their twenties, they dreamed of brewing American interpretations of authentic European style beers.
Today, the brewery continues to lead and innovate in the world of craft beer, while staying true to its local roots. Sustainable raw materials and brewing practices are top priorities for the brewery, in order to craft the best beer possible in the most responsible way.
Based in Portland, Oregon, the brewery currently brews a variety of beers including the top selling Hefeweizen in the country, Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen, as well as Drifter Pale Ale, the Rotator IPA Series, and a full seasonal lineup.
Wright Strategies
Jeremy Emerson, creative director at Wright Strategies has been designing and developing the Plate and Pitchfork website from its roots!
Wright Strategies spends each day working with clients in nearly every industry to help create and tune their online marketing and lead generation strategies. This includes the design and development of websites, printed materials, ads, direct mail, fun and addictive advergames, ecommerce, multimedia, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, and more.
