Food & Farm Network
The food and farm work being done by AGA in the Applegate is a part of a partnership between A Greater Applegate and the Rogue Valley Food System Network. We also work in conjunction with the Oregon Community Food System Network. This work is currently being funded through a Business Oregon Rural Opportunities Initiative grant.
The Applegate Evening Market strives to create a communal space of abundance, kindness, prosperity and connection for all by encouraging and supporting stewardship of the land, sustainable agricultural, local entrepreneurial spirit, and by uplifting our valley’s farmers, artists, and makers. Click here for more information and dates.
Through this project we are able to purchase fresh produce, meat, and eggs from local farms and ranches and distribute it to the two food pantries in Ruch (Jackson County) and Williams (Josephine County) in the Applegate Valley. Click here for more information.
Food and Farm Network
The Applegate Valley Farm and Food Network is an extensive group of farmers, ranchers, growers, food entrepreneurs, grocers, and restaurateurs. The overall goal is to maintain and enhance our local food and agricultural system.
This network meets a couple times a year and has formed subcommittees to work on priority projects, including:
- Supporting the local farmers’ market development and growth, as well as increasing attendance;
- Developing an “Applegate Valley Grown and Made” aggregation booth at the farmers’ markets;
- Forming an Applegate Farmer-to-Farmer Network;
- Managing water use among multiple systems and users;
- Supporting the certification of Community Kitchen Projects;
- Doing an inventory of available commercial kitchen and processing spaces;
- Increasing local purchasing in the community by developing relationships between producers, farmers, purchasers, and retailers.
