Backyard Beehives in Portland, Oregon
“The beauty of a seed is that out of one you can get millions. The beauty of the pollinator is that it turns that one into the millions. And that is an economics of abundance.” – Vandana Shiva The...
View ArticleYou’re Invited! Meet FarmMade at Luscher Farm’s Open House
Will you be in the Portland, Oregon area on Saturday, September 15th? We sure hope so because we would love to meet you! In celebration of Organically Grown in Oregon week, Luscher Farm is having an...
View ArticleAnd the winners are…
A sunny September sky made for a beautiful and warm summer day at the Luscher Farm Open House in West Linn, Oregon. The day was filled with fun for the whole family. Visitors tasted juicy organically...
View ArticleCelebrating & Preserving the Fiber Arts
Fiber festivals are a dream come true for anyone who loves natural fiber, time-honored traditions, arts, crafts and being in the company of adorable farm animals and friendly folks. The Oregon Flock...
View ArticleFarmers Markets Support Good Health, Sustainable Agriculture
Farmers gather at markets to sell their products—fruits, vegetables, meats, and more—in parks, vacant parking lots, and empty fields on a regular basis, typically weekly, and sometimes even year-round....
View ArticleNothing Like the Good Old-Fashioned County Fair
County fairs bring back memories of days gone by, and take us back to a simpler time when farming was the mainstay of America. Fairs actually have a history that goes back to the Middle Ages, where...
View ArticleFarm Animals at the County Fair
In our last blog post, we focused on some of the things we enjoy at the county fair. At our local county fair, the Washington County Fair in Hillsboro, Oregon, we enjoyed fair food such as grilled...
View ArticleHoliday Roadside Farm Stand
Roadside farm stands are always fun to visit. And not only are they the perfect place to find farm-fresh food, but they often have unique and special one-of-a-kind handmade items. One secret of farm...
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