Agriculture
GENERAL INFORMATION
Central Oregon is one of the fastest growing regions in the US. This increase in population and change in socioeconomic demographics has produced a higher demand on regional communities for fresh and locally produced agricultural goods and services. These demands have also affected and increased the number of participants in the local farmers markets as well as the State funded Food Stamp, WIC and Senior Farm Direct Nutritional Programs. COIC is working with producers, consumers, farmer's markets, and food institutions to provide assistance, support and educational opportunities to increase market opportunities to buy and sell locally grown products
Central Oregon Community Food Assessment
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Wy'East RC&D, OSU Extension Service and COIC are collaborating on a community food assessment. For more information visit: The Central Oregon Community Food Assessment blog |
Farmers Market Accepting Oregon Trail and Debit Cards
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Redmond Farmers' Market June 15 - August 24 |
Prineville Farmers' Market June 6 - October 17 |
May 30 - October 10 |
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Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant, October 2008 - March 2010
COIC has been awarded a USDA grant to promote and create sustainable farmers markets in the Central Oregon by increasing consumer and farmer participation in farmers markets; expanding access to markets by providing Electronic Benefit Transfer machines which accept Oregon Trail Food Stamps; and providing a marketing campaign.
USEFUL LINKS
Oregon Farmers Market Association
For more information please contact:
Katrina Van Dis, kvandis@coic.org , (541) 504-3307
