Connecting Farmers and Consumers…

The Willamette Farm and Food Coalition is a community based non-profit committed to developing a secure and sustainable food system within Lane County, Oregon. Our projects and services facilitate greater understanding of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of our food choices, and promote the purchase of locally grown and produced foods to keep our farms and food businesses viable and to strengthen the local economy. Our members represent a diversity of stakeholders in the local food system including: farmers, food processors, distributors, farmers' markets, retailers, restaurateurs, institutional food buyers, consumers, anti-hunger advocates, children’s health advocates, faith communities, agricultural scientists, and sustainability educators.

 

EAT HERE NOW . . . Monday evening, May 14 at Excelsior Inn's Ristorante Italiano

Excelsior Inn's Ristorante Italiano will give a percentage of proceeds between 5pm and closing to the Willamette Farm and Food Coalition The beauty of percentage nights is that you can do what's most convenient for you ... come for a quick drink on the patio, order something light from the Bistro Menu, come for a full dinner, or come later on for coffee and one of Pastry Chef Milka's famous desserts.

Excelsior Inn, 754 E. 13th, between Hilyard and Alder Streets, near UO campus
Monday, May 14, 5pm to 10:30pm

Excelsior Inn and Restaurant have a 35-year history in Eugene! Dedicated participants of the SLOW FOOD movement, Exclesior showcases the bounty of the Willamette Valley featuring local, organic and hormone-free foods. Much of the produce served is grown on their own farm.  That's right, Excelsior Farm is owner Maurizio Paparo's long time dream of turning his little used five-acre pasture into a farm to supply his restaurant. This year they are growing enough to offer CSA shares and a farm stand at the restaurant on Fridays. 

Willamette Farm and Food Coalition gives kudos to restaurants making an effort to source foods locally. We fill them on what would normally be a slow night, and in exchange, they share a percentage of their proceeds to support our work.

 

The 2012 Locally Grown guide is here!!

Look for the purple cover this year!

Locally Grown is a comprehensive guide of foods and wines grown, raised, and produced in Lane County and vicinity. Now in its ninth year, Locally Grown is THE resource for finding local foods! Where to find the Locally Grown Guide.

 

 

Organic apples sales support WFFC's Farm to School Program!

When you buy Farm to School Fuji apples at participating retailers in the Eugene area including Kiva, Friendly Street Market, Sundance, Capella, Red Barn, New Frontier and Eugene Local Foods, profits from the sale will support the Willamette Farm and Food Coalition's Farm to School Program!