CORVALLIS, Ore. – Interest in home gardening has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Food Hero team at Oregon State University Extension Service is offering Oregonians a unique opportunity to…
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Safe Pressure Canning in Times of COVID-19
How can home preservers pressure can vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, and wild game safely when OSU Extension offices closed for face-to-face visits? Testing for dial gauge canners is currently available in Tillamook…
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…
NOTIFICATION FOR PHASE 37 AND CARES: TILLAMOOK COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
Tillamook County has been chosen to receive $9,571 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county for Phase 37. Tillamook County has also been chosen to receive $13,646 to supplement…
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…
Not Canceled: The Tillamook Farmers Market
By Sayde Walker, Tillamook Farmers Market Manager Let’s share some good news: The Tillamook Farmers Market is returning in 2020, with a new opening date of June 13. Per Gov. Brown’s Executive…
The ‘indefinitely’ … entering month two of Shelter-In-Place. A Love Letter.
A Long Love Letter to Our Community ❤ April 13, 2020 By Amanda Cavitt, co-owner Garibaldi Portside Bistro What interesting times we’re in right now. And I say “we” because we are…
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…
