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Ecotrust in the News

The Oregonian
April 24, 2009
By Leslie Cole

Oregon's plate is full of sustainable food

What's on the horizon for sustainable food? Plenty.

Leaders say it's one bright spot in an otherwise dim economic forecast. Demand for sustainable food is strong, and regional leaders are working to keep it that way.

Here's what a few of them see down the road:

Local food on a larger scale. Urbanite foodies love farmers markets, and the dozens in Oregon are a boon to small- to medium-size growers. By selling direct to customers, they pocket more profits and earn a premium for their sustainable farming practices.

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