Gorge Grown Food Network

“Gorge Grown Food Network (GGFN) is a web of individuals and organizations working to build a vibrant local food system. We serve 5 counties in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.” “GGFN strives to support our local producers by bolstering markets and business development. We provide technical training for farmers and makers such as growing-season extension, effective marketing, and branding. We link beginning farmers to available land and broker relationships between institutional buyers, farmers, chefs, schools and manufacturers seeking local ingredients.” “GGFN aims to ensure equal access to quality food for all. We have developed a local food marketing campaign including Mobile Markets, a Healthy Cornerstore Initiative, and the Who’s Your Farmer directory. GGFN and partners hold frequent workshops to educate consumer about the value of local food and how to prepare it. GGFN manages 3 farmers markets and support 6 others via the Rural Farmers Market Network.”