Ending Hunger in Oregon: 2012 Food Security Summit

Thank you…

clines — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:36:56 +0000

For your dedication.

On behalf of those involved in organizing this conference, we thank you for being here, being engaged, and we wish you the safest travels home!

Travelers from Salem

clines — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:13:51 +0000

We are being told that the roads are clear coming down from Salem– exit after Albany and follow the signs to Reser Stadium! Hope to see you soon!

Road Closures**

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Oregon 11: Between Pendleton and the Washington State line.

Oregon 99E: Three miles south of the intersection with Interstate 5 in Salem.

Oregon 180: At the intersection of U.S. 20, the Corvallis – Newport Highway.

Oregon 153: One mile east of the intersection with Oregon 18, the Salmon River Highway.

Oregon 213: Seven miles north of Silverton

Oregon 229: Nine miles south of the intersection of U.S. 101.

Rebuilding community food systems from the grassroots: community food assessments & organizing

clines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:30:19 +0000

The last decade has given rise to an active and growing community food systems movement in Oregon. This session highlighted how community food assessments and grassroots organizing are feeding this movement.

Participants: Share your thoughts and comments below!

Planning for food security: The role of city, county & regional governments

clines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:30:18 +0000

This work session focused on the role of local and regional planning in building strong local food systems and increasing food security. Panelists discussed the role of cities and counties and a variety of perspectives on public health, economic development … Continue reading →

Food security through home, community & school gardens

clines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:20:25 +0000

Check out this mini garden planning workshop! Participants in this session left with garden planning materials that can be adapted for home gardeners as well as larger community or school garden projects.

Learn more when we post the presentation powerpoint!

Healthy corner stores & supporting rural grocers

clines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:20:13 +0000

Panelists presented case studies of healthy corner store initiatives from Multnomah and Lane Counties. What is the role of healthy retail in cultivating strong regional food systems? Gain insight on this issue and benefit from its focus on low-income communities and communities of color, where residents have less means for securing healthy food.

Post your comments and questions below & check back for presentation materials!

Building an inclusive regional food system: Reaching underserved populations

clines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:15:47 +0000

In this session, participants learned how three organizations are working to develop small food economies in diverse ways–contributing to the Call to Action goals of developing a strong regional food system and addressing food insecurity. How can rural and urban … Continue reading →

Oregon farmers markets: Facing challenges building community food security

clines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:15:28 +0000

Farmers markets and farm direct marketers are present in nearly every community in Oregon, providing local foods and driving economic activity.

Participants learn more about the roots of this movement, the challenges it faces, and the victories they have won in the past year.

Check out the resources from this presentation once posted and share your thoughts and comments below!

From farm to institution

clines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:15:15 +0000

In this session, participants learned about innovative farm to institution strategies and gained a deeper understanding of how these programs alleviate hunger and strengthen local food systems. A case study of a farm to school program from Lane County was … Continue reading →