Posts Tagged ‘development’

Coalition of Farming, Conservation Groups Provide Alternative Vision for Region’s Growth

January 12, 2010 At a press conference held yesterday in Portland, OR, several conservation and farming organizations came together and provided a map (PDF) reflecting what they thought would be a acceptable outcome for the urban and rural reserves, which is currently under review and being determined by Metro and Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties. [...]

Preserving Local Farms in Oregon (video)

Preserving Local Farms in Oregon (video)

Farmer, and local food activist, Laura Masterson shares her concerns for the future protection of urban farmlands in Oregon, and across the country.