About this Event
Connect & Reflect: A Fall Farmers' Gathering
Calling all growers!
Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate the season's closing. We’ll gather to reflect on the season: share practices, lessons learned, and build relationships over a community meal.
This is a space to discuss what we're holding, both the land and the practices that sustain it, as we turn towards the quiet season.
Shared Meal
A fresh and hearty dinner will be provided.
Networking
Conversation time with other growers to share experiences, adaptations, and lessons learned from the season.Topics of interest include:
- What new regenerative techniques were engaged
- How has water management changed
- How was soil and habitat biodiversity affected
- What knowledge was gained between crop planning and harvest
- Key lessons learned and real-time adaptations utilized
Lending Library
BFSC will share about their new tool lending library, reviewing resources and access.
Register today!
Date & Time
Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:30- 8:30 pm
Where
Black Food Sovereignty Coalition, 1526 SE Elliott, Portland, OR 97214
Parking
Street parking available but limited. Car pooling encouraged!
Who We’re Gathering With
This gathering is intended for the farmers, growers, producers, and land stewards who are building a farm business, growing food, and caring for land in the Portland foodshed.
Language
The primary language of the session is English. If you need interpretation, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Cost
Free
Registration closes once sold out.
This workshop is presented by Ecotrust in partnership with Black Food Sovereignty Coalition.
About the Organizers
Ecotrust
Ecotrust is a regional nonprofit working in partnership from California to Alaska toward the vision of a more just, prosperous, and climate-smart future.
Black Food Sovereignty Coalition
The Black Food Sovereignty Coalition's (BFSC) mission is to ignite Black and Brown communities to participate as owners and movement leaders within food systems, placemaking, and economic development. We serve as a collaboration hub for Black and Brown communities to confront the systemic barriers that make food, place and economic opportunities inaccessible to us. BFSC is focused on meeting these barriers with creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
Accessibility Notes
Water: Please bring a reusable water bottle and avoid single-use plastic containers.
Food: The meal offered will include omnivore, gluten-free, and plant-based options. We invite you to bring food that supports your own personal wellness needs in place of what is provided, if needed.
Bathroom: restroom on site
Sensory Environment: There may be multiple conversations or background noise happening at once.
Interaction level: Medium.
Animals: No animals are permitted on site except qualified service animals under the ADA. Service animals must be kept on leash and under control. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on site. If there are questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]
Email [email protected] if you have additional questions or accommodation requests. Please email requests at least 2 weeks in advance when possible.
Event venue & nearby stays
Black Food Sovereignty Coalition, 1526 Southeast Elliott Avenue, Portland, United States
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