Portland’s First CSA Share Fair Connects Farmers to Consumers
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Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Briauna Skye McKizzie, GoLocalPDX Contributor
During the fair, locals will be able to explore different booths in order to connect with the farm that meets each individual’s unique nutritional needs and desires.
Photo Credit: Portland CSA (Image Cropped).
On March 21st,
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Coalition and
Ecotrust will connect farmers to consumers during Portland’s first public 'Share Fair.'
Previously, Portlanders could discover local farmers by using the organization’s website to find convenient pick up locations or options for at-home deliveries.
However, nothing beats face-to-face interaction, and the Share Fair is a great way to learn more about CSA and find the right farm for you and your household.
Locals will be “matched” with farms through the organization’s “professional matchmakers” in a “speed dating” type format, according to Ecotrust’s project manager, Lola Milholland.
The fair will also have some other fun happenings such as chef demos, kids’ activities, a cookbook swap and meet, and there will even be food and drinks being served by Tastebud Farm, Seastar Bakery, Tabor Bread, and Nossa Familia Coffee to name a few.
The fair will be held at The Redd, 831 SE Salmon St. from 10am – 2pm on March 21st.
Homepage Photo Credit: Portland CSA
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2. Build a social media community around it
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