Description
The Multnomah County is seeking proposals for the East County Food Systems and Supports program, which aims to enhance access to information, equipment, training, and capacity for low-income and underrepresented communities within the agricultural sector. The program will support the creation of a community-centered agricultural and education center in East Multnomah County. The selected proposer will be expected to provide narrative reporting to Multnomah County and serve 100 growers through farmer education and community engagement.
• The program will focus on creating a community food hub in East County.
• The selected proposer will be expected to provide training and education to farmers.
• The program will prioritize supporting underrepresented communities in the agricultural sector.
• The selected proposer will be expected to submit regular progress reports to Multnomah County.
• The program will be evaluated based on its ability to meet its performance measures, including serving 100 growers through farmer education and community engagement.