FoodWaves cultivates food justice and access to healthy food in Clackamas County and the surrounding communities.
Our goal is to put the power of food production back into the hands of the people.
For generations 70 plus percent of our population was involved in food production. Today it is less than 2%, and the majority of those farmers are nearing retirement age. It is vitally important that these skills be passed on to the next generations.
The Latest from FoodWaves:
A New Year is Dawning. A New Grant is Awarded. GET Involved!
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Food Waves is honored to be a recipient of the 2024 NIFA Secondary Education, Two-Year Post-secondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge (SPECA) Grant! 🌱
Our project, "Growing Together: Enhancing Agricultural Education through Experiential Learning and Community Collaboration," focuses on improving agricultural education, particularly for aspiring organic, small-acreage market farmers and educators. Through initiatives like the Small-Acreage Market Farm Internship Program (SAMFIP) and Cooperative Work Education (CWE) programs, we aim to tackle the challenges of recruitment, retention, and education in sustainable farming.
By fostering partnerships with Clackamas Community College and local high schools, we’re creating a multidisciplinary, problem-based learning environment to equip participants with comprehensive farming skills. Beyond this, we plan to share our results to inspire similar efforts across the nation and globally, advancing agricultural education everywhere!
This project is supported by the USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Secondary Education, Two-Year Post-secondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge (SPECA) program, grant no. 2024-38414-43586. Opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
Stay tuned for updates as we grow this initiative or visit www.foodwaves.org🌾
​
​
*************************************************************************************
- We are now accepting applications for our part-time internship positions for the 2025 growing season. We are also looking for an experienced farmer to join our team (get in touch if this is you!). We have a variety of positions available to fit many different skill levels and schedules. Part-time positions may be eligible for a gas stipend with a weekly commitment. We also have volunteer opportunities which do not require a weekly commitment. Visit the Farm Internship page for more information. Our season runs March through November so there are plenty of opportunities for learning to fit almost any schedule. Email nathan@foodwaves.org if you have questions.
- During the winter the daylight hours go below 10 hours. This is called the Persephone Period. During this time plants essentially do not grow (you could argue that they grow some, but it is soooooo slow that you would be hard pressed to measure it). We will exit this period on Feb 6th 2025. This means that it's about time for the farm to come back to life. We'll get back growing soon!
​
- Any time of year is good for supporting local agriculture though! We are asking for help in our efforts to train as many people as we can how to grow their own food. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today to further our ability to do this work. Click DONATE to get started now!
- You can find us every Saturday at the PSU Farmer's Market from mid-April through Thanksgiving. Visit us there for a sampling of our delicious specialty arugulas, lettuces, vegetables, and pasture-raised chicken eggs.
