Tomato Fest Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wellspent Market, Portland, OR The 6th annual Tomato Fest, produced by the Culinary Breeding Network and Wellspent Market, celebrates the incredible diversity and deliciousness of tomatoes, and DFI will be there, tabling! Come find Gabrielle at the DFI table. Pick up a copy […]
Registration required This day-long conference, United in Conservation: Local Agriculture in the Time of a Changing Climate, will explore how local agriculture can adapt and build resilience in the face of a changing climate. The conference will kick off with a keynote by Willie Frank III (Qua-Lash-Qud) of the Nisqually Tribe. Following this, the event […]
Reliable water access throughout the growing season is an increasing concern for farmers on the Oregon Coast. Soil moisture sensors can be a helpful tool for making management decisions related to water use and water use efficiency on farms. At this event, we will talk about several practical uses of watermark soil moisture sensors and […]
Photo credit: Shawn Linehan Join us in raising a glass to celebrate a monumental season and our community who have made it possible. On Friday, October 16th, from 4–6 pm, our generous partners at Peoria Gardens are opening their beautiful space to our cause as we toast our accomplishments and look ahead to next year. […]
The ORS Summit is a multi-day event of celebrations, panels, networking, activities, and collaborative planning sessions to enhance disaster resilience in Oregon. This is a community-led event, curated and supported by dozens of CBOs, survivors, philanthropic entities, and others on the front lines of disaster resilience. Cassandra will join colleagues for a panel discussion on […]
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM 8:00 PM Produced by the Culinary Breeding Network The Redd on Salmon | 831 Southeast Salmon Street, Portland, OR This symposium tells the stories that rarely make it onto menus or labels—the behind-the-scenes work of the people who grow, study, breed, process, and cook the food that feeds us. Farmers, plant […]
Photo credit: Shawn Linehan Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM 7:00 PM Produced by the Culinary Breeding Network The Redd on Salmon | 831 Southeast Salmon Street, Portland, OR The Culinary Breeding Network’s annual celebration of radicchio and beans is a beloved gathering at the intersection of farming, flavor, and community. Come find Gabrielle at the DFI […]
Good for the Soil, Good for Business DFI is joining Oregon Agricultural Trust, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District, and other regional partners for this hands-on workshop connecting soil health with agricultural business resilience. The day includes presentations, a soil lab with a take-home test kit, and organizational updates from conservation and farming organizations across […]
Photo credit: Shawn Linehan November 16–18, 2026 Four Points Sheraton 714 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, 98229 The Tilth Conference brings together hundreds of farmers, organizations, food system activists, researchers, and educators to learn, work, and play in Bellingham — working toward a sustainable, healthy, and equitable food system. The full DFI team will be there engaging with […]
