June 3, 2020 The past few weeks have saddened me deeply. The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many others have brought needed focus to the fact…
Category: Agriculture
OHA partnering with multiple agencies to investigate COVID-19 outbreak at two Townsend Farms sites in Multnomah and Washington Counties
OIOpublisher PORTLAND, Ore.—State and county agencies are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at Townsend Farms operations in Multnomah and Washington counties, and are working to support seasonal workers who have fallen ill and…
Distribution Locations of Critical PPE for the Agriculture Sector – OSU Extension Office in Tillamook, Thursday May 28th
The State of Oregon will distribute approximately one million KN95 masks and 5,000 gallons of hand sanitizer for farmworkers and agricultural producers. This critical PPE is available at no cost to the…
Food Roots Connects Local Farms to Oregon Food Bank – Tillamook nonprofit is supporting local farmers and ranchers while fighting food insecurity
TILLAMOOK OR, (May 15, 2020) — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, food insecurity in Oregon and its rural communities is at an all-time high. Tillamook-based nonprofit Food Roots is partnering…
Brickyard Farms Providing Essential Products & Services – Local Produce, Plants and Much More
By Laura Swanson One of the growing trends – pun intended – brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is the resurgence of gardening, and as a Master Gardener, I encourage folks to…
Tillamook County Creamery Association Dedicates $4 Million to COVID-19 Relief Efforts; Oregon-Based Dairy Cooperative Focuses on Hometowns First to Maximize Impact
TILLAMOOK, ORE. (May 6, 2020) – Today, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced that its farmer-owners have committed $4 million to a comprehensive COVID-19 relief plan to help its employees, the…
Kendra’s River Inn HomeGrown Farmstand Dedicated to Shelly Bowe Opens May 6th; Proceeds from HomeGrown to be Donated to Local Food Programs
By Laura Swanson Have you been wondering what that little building at the east end of Kendra’s River Inn parking lot is for?? We are happy to announce the opening of “Shelly…
Manzanita Farmers Market Moves Ahead with “Drive Through” Event Saturday May 9th; Pre-Ordering Open Now
By Laura Swanson, Editor Under the Oregon Governor’s executive order, farmers markets are considered “essential businesses” and exempt from the shut-down, but there are challenges presented to operate the Manzanita Farmers Market…
Wellness Partners Mobilize to Support Community in Crisis
Staying connected and informed is key to keeping our community strong. In the wake of COVID-19, community partners have banded together to support the health and well-being of local residents. We wanted…
Food Roots FarmTable Store Offers Access to Local Products, Produce – Speical Programs for EBT/SNAP –
Here are a couple Food Roots programs specific to making local food more affordable in Tillamook County. Please visit Food Roots website for more information or contact us at 503-815-2800 for orders…