BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nonprofit Central Oregon Locavore is looking for a student or intern to complete a “History of Agriculture” project in Central Oregon.
Locavore will use the information we collect for a variety of marketing purposes, including creating and delivering educational content, designing and promoting new innovations to solve farmer challenges, and applying for grants to garner further support for our mission.
Upon completion and review of the project, Locavore will issue a letter of recommendation and serve as an introduction to budding journalists, farmers, historians and others working on the agricultural history of the Central Oregon region.
What are you hoping to accomplish with this project?
-Pre-colonial agriculture
-Colonial agriculture
-What crops have been grown here historically and why?
– How have crop choices changed over time and why?
-Changes in water resource availability and classification of water rights
-Climate differences
-Changes and growth in the livestock industry
-Historic collaboration and innovation in Central Oregon agriculture
If you are interested in working with Locavore on this project, please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Lexie, using the information below. Please attach a brief sample of your writing to ensure this partnership is a good fit.
About Central Oregon Locavore NonProfit:
We are a 501c3 non-profit indoor farmers market offering local produce, meat, dairy, grains, honey, bread, eggs, skincare, crafts and more. We carry both certified organic and non-certified organic products. We offer the largest selection of locally raised, grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone-free meats in Oregon. We accept SNAP/EBT, Oregon Farm Direct Vouchers and Double Up Food Bucks. Products are sourced from nearest sustainable and environmentally conscious sources. We run five educational programs to encourage greater community engagement in local food.
contact:
Lexi Houchins Park
Outreach Coordinator
541-633-7388
lexie@centraloregonlocavore.org
