What can you find under Programs and Activities?

Inland Northwest Buy Fresh, Buy Local Campaign-  Rural Roots is pleased to announce our partnership with the FoodRoutes Network Buy Fresh, Buy Local Initiative.  We now have Inland Northwest Buy Local materials available to members for purchase!

Cultivating Success-  A program sponsored by Rural Roots, the University of Idaho, and Washington State University. It offers a certificate program for students and community members in sustainable agriculture through the both the University of Idaho and Washington State University. Courses are available for academic or Continuing Education Units (CEU). Feel free to take a look!

Farm & Ranch Tours-  Find out what sustainable Ag tours are taking place in the Inland Northwest!

Organics-

Northwest Direct-  This is a collaborative project intended to assess and present the conditions of local food systems in the Pacific Northwest through four projects.

1. Food System Assessment Using documenting the contribution of the local food supply to total food consumption in the PNW.

2. Profitability of Direct Marketing Strategies Across the Northwest.

3. Farmers’ Market research aimed at promoting the viability of local markets.

4. An analysis of Regulations & Infrastructure barriers to Farmers.

Past Projects & Activities-  Find out about past Rural Roots projects and activities, such as "Funding Diversity".

Workshops & Conferences- Rural Roots continuously hosts workshops and conferences throughout the year. Recent conferences included, "Making the Local Connection", "Cultivating the Harvest II" and "Innovations in Food Systems Education". Stay tuned for info on Rural Roots 2006 annual meeting and conference in Boise, ID.

Calendar of Events-  Click here to visit our frequently updated calendar of events to see what Rural Roots sponsored events are happening near you!

Farm to School- Former Rural Roots staffer Jennifer Farley's comprehensive Environmental Science MS  thesis Bringing Sustainable Food into Youth Outdoor Education  is now online!