21 Acres is a non-profit organization with a vision to create and operate a vital, open public space working to cultivate, demonstrate and advance systems that support sustainable agriculture.
The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association is a nonprofit, membership organization open to the public with the purpose fostering knowledge of the practices and principles of the biodynamic method of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities
Building Better Rural Places provides an extensive online directory of federal grant programs for sustainable agriculture, forestry, conservation, and community development.
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) promotes integrated land use planning and development based on sustainability principles and practices.
By connecting issues, people and organizations, the Coalition for a Livable Future empowers communities to take action together to shape the big decisions affecting the Portland region’s future.
The Diggin Roots urban farm offers planning and design of urban garden spaces, consultation on urban farm development, and classes on organic gardening.
EMSWCD is a unit of local government serving Multnomah County East of the Willamette River, providing a wide variety of programs and services to urban and rural residents and businesses.
The Ecological Farming Association is dedicated to the development of ecologically-based food systems, both domestically and throughout the world by educating farmers, the agriculture industry, and other stewards of the land.
Ecotrust is a conservation organization committed to strengthening communities and the environment from Alaska to California. Ecotrust's Food and Farms Program works to create a vibrant regional food system where sustainability is the underlying value of the mainstream food system.
Edible Communities is a publishing and information services company that creates editorially rich, community-based, local-foods publications in distinct culinary regions throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.
The Factory Farm Project's goal is to eliminate factory farming in favor of a sustainable food production system which is healthful and humane, economically viable, and ecologically sound.
The Farmers Market Consortium is a public/private sector partnership formed by the USDA, dedicated to helping farmers markets by sharing information about funding and resources available to them.
Formed by the USDA, the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is a public/private sector partnership that awards grants targeted to help improve and expand domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities.
Food Alliance is a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable agriculture by recognizing and rewarding farmers who produce food in environmentally friendly and socially responsible ways, and educating consumers and others in the food system about the benefits of sustainable agriculture.
The purpose of the Food and Society Initiative is to support the creation and expansion of community-based food systems that are locally owned and controlled, environmentally sound, and health promoting.
Food Routes is a national nonprofit organization that provides communication tools, technical support, networking and information resources to organizations nationwide that are working to rebuild local, community-based food systems.
Friends of Family Farmers (FOFF) is an all-volunteer, citizens’ group working to protect and promote socially responsible agriculture in Oregon through education, advocacy, and community organizing.
The Fruit Loop is a 35-mile, scenic drive through the Hood River valley's orchards, forests, farmlands, and friendly communities, offering farms, farm stands, vineyards, wineries, unique places to eat and shop for local products, as well as special events and celebrations. *** Mailing Address: Hood River County Fruit Loop, PO Box 168, Odell, OR 97044
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems.
International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements
International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) is the worldwide umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 108 countries, facilitating international relationships, networks and market development, and providing a market guarantee for integrity of organic claims.
National Independent Consumers and Farmers Association
The mission of NICFA is to promote and preserve unregulated direct farmer-to-consumer trade that fosters availability of locally grown or home-produced food products.
The USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States.
Native Seeds/SEARCH is a nonprofit conservation organization working to conserve, distribute and document the adapted and diverse varieties of agricultural seed, their wild relatives and the role these seeds play in cultures of the American Southwestern and northwest Mexico.
Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering (NW RAGE) is a non-violent, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting the responsible, sustainable and just use of agriculture and science.
The Northwest Vegetarian Education & Empowerment Group is an all-volunteer non-profit group dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a veg lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices.
The purpose of Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is to help young people gain a better understanding of agriculture, the source of our food and fiber, and its impact on our economy and daily lives. *** Contact Address: Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, 305 Strand Agriculture Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331
The Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) is a voluntary, grassroots, nonprofit organization representing the interests of the state's farmers and ranchers in the public and policymaking arenas.
The Oregon Farmers’ Markets Association (OFMA) is a network of farmers' markets in the state of Oregon, providing assistance, education, etc. to market managers, farmers, and consumers. *** Contact Address: P.O. Box 13272, Portland, OR 97213
The Oregon State University Extension Service engages the people of Oregon with research-based knowledge and education that focus on strengthening communities and economies, sustaining natural resources, and promoting healthy families and individuals.
Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust (OSALT) is a statewide charitable organization dedicated to keeping rural and urban agricultural lands in agricultural use, making them available for future generations of growers, and conducting research and education focused on the sustainable production and distribution of agricultural bounty.
Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit organization supporting and promoting biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture through education, research, advocacy, and certification.
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a national nonprofit organization that determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. OMRI also operates an organic seed information service to help growers find organic seeds.
The Organic Seed Alliance supports the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed through collaborative education, advisory services, and research programs with organic farmers and other seed professionals.
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America that works to promote and protect organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public, and the economy.
The Portland Public Market is an ongoing planning effort to create a year-round permanent public market in Portland, with a mission to promote sustainable agricultural practices, to encourage healthy eating, and to provide entrepreneurial opportunities for those who produce and sell the food we eat. *** Mailing Address: P.O. Box, 511, Portland, Oregon 97207
The Food Policy Council is a citizen-based advisory council to the City of Portland and Multnomah County that works to bring citizens and professionals together from the region to address issues regarding food access, land use planning issues, local food purchasing plans and many other policy initiatives in the current regional food system.
A program of Renewing the Countryside, Inc., the Rural Renaissance Network aims to empower the rural renaissance movement by providing educational resources and how-to information to individuals, families and communities.
The SE Portland Seed Bank works to promoted varieties of crops that are well-suited to local soils, as well as climate and farming methods in adequate quantities to meet the demand of local food security.
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) is a national group that works to strengthen and diversify the sustainable agriculture and food systems grantmaking community, provide new and expanded programming, and keep funders on the cutting edge of the movement.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program helps to advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound, and good for communities, through a nationwide research and education grants program.
The Sustainable Food Lab is a network of business, public sector, and civil society leaders from around the globe who are working together to accelerate sustainability in mainstream food and agriculture.
The Farming Sourcebook is a one-stop source of information for producers, processors, suppliers and supporting services such as extension educators and consultants.
The Food Project produces healthy food for residents of Boston, MA and its suburbs, provides youth leadership opportunities, and inspires and supports others to create change in their own communities.
The Organic & Non-GMO Report is a monthly newsletter that provides the information needed to respond to the challenges of genetically modified (GM) foods.
TransFair USA, the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States, audits transactions between US companies offering Fair Trade Certified™ products and the international suppliers from whom they source.
The Tryon Life Community Farm facilitates a diversity of movements, communities and individuals in the Portland region to take sustainability from a 'nice idea' to a 'lived experience.'
The Union of Concerned Scientists combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
The US Composting Council is a national membership-based nonprofit organization. It is dedicated to the development, expansion and promotion of the composting industry based upon science, principles of sustainability, and economic viability.
USDA Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) focuses on topics related to sustainable and alternative agricultural systems, crops and livestock. AFSIC specializes in library services - locating, accessing, organizing and distributing information - related to many aspects of alternative agriculture.
The Willamette Farm and Food Coalition is a community based non-profit committed to developing a more secure and sustainable food system within Lane County, Oregon. *** Contact Address: PO Box 41672, Eugene, OR 97404-0389
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) provides a contact list of sustainable projects and organizations that desire the help of volunteers interested in experiencing a sustainable lifestyle in exchange for room and board.
Zenger Farm is a non-profit farm and wetland in outer southeast Portland dedicated to promoting sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship and local economic development through a working urban farm.
