Rogue Valley Food System Network

Which farms are you visiting during the Rogue Valley Farm Tour on Sunday, July 19th? There are 20 participating locations from Eagle Point, Central Point, Medford, Ashland, to Jacksonville, Williams, and Grants Pass. The Rogue Valley is a big place and each farm has a unique experience to offer, so we highly recommend planning ahead.

Learn more about the Farm Tour: https://www.roguevalleyfarmtour.com/how-it-works

🍷 Sip.
🍐 Taste.
🧀 Discover.
Meet your local growers, winemakers, brewers, fermenters, bakers, chefs, and artisans at the Rogue Flavor Showcase! Join us on Saturday, September 5th and get ready to taste your way through the bounty of the Rogue Valley – from orchard fruits and farm-fresh produce to krauts, sausages, artisan cheese, and handcrafted chocolates and beverages. Meet the people who make this region delicious.

More info: https://rvfoodsystem.org/rogue-flavor-showcase

Oregon Food Bank (OFB) is expanding its grassroots reach and growing their team!

They are hiring for two Rural Strategies Organizer positions. The Rural Strategies Organizer will be vital in cultivating long-term relationships with community organizations and building an ever-growing base of community leaders in rural and small-town Oregon. This role directly supports OFB’s strategic priority to bridge the rural/urban divide and “build a bigger we” by expanding community power across the state.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss these positions further, please reach out to Evelyn Estrada Guzman ([email protected]) or Cristina Marquez Guerrero ([email protected]).

Oregon State University researchers are conducting a statewide survey of Oregon farmers and ranchers about managing drought and other extreme weather and using digital tools.

The survey takes about 15-20 minutes, and participants may enter a drawing for one of ten $100 cash vouchers. Your input will help shape future support and programs.

Take the survey: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpf9wNtKNvMCiO2

Are you ready for a day of exploring local farms and ranches? Don't miss the Rogue Valley Farm Tour next month on Sunday, July 19th! There are 20 participating locations and plenty of fun activities to choose from. Grab a brochure at your local farmers market, food co-op, or download a digital version online at: https://www.roguevalleyfarmtour.com/brochure

Introduction to Business Contracts - Protect Your Business From the Start
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

Join Narwhal Law & Business Strategy for a practical, approachable introduction to contracts and contract review. Attorney Michael Jonas will walk you through the must-have contracts every small business owner should understand — including client service agreements, liability waivers, terms and conditions, and privacy policies.

They'll also cover operating agreements, partnership agreements, contractor agreements, and employee agreements, with a focus on real-world examples and plain-language explanations rather than legal jargon.

You'll learn:

- The core building blocks of a contract

- Common red flags to watch for

- How contracts allocate risk and responsibility

- What to do before you sign anything

Who should attend: Business owners, nonprofit founders, and startups

Why: It's never too late to understand your contracts and reduce your risk.

Registration Link:

Introduction to Business Contracts - Protect Your Business From the Start Every business needs the right contracts. Join attorney Michael Jonas for a plain-language intro to legal agreements.

Are you a local farm, food artisan, food truck, or beverage maker? We want you at the table. The Rogue Flavor Showcase is built on the people who grow, craft, and create the flavors of this valley.

Rogue Flavor Showcase
September 5, 2026 | 2PM to 8PM
Bigham Knoll | Jacksonville, OR

Learn more about what it means to be a vendor and apply today: https://rvfoodsystem.org/rogue-flavor-showcase

Join our Thriving Food & Farm Economy Working Group Meeting this Wednesday – we're taking a field trip to Josephine County Farm Collective!

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10th 11:30am-1:00pm
Field Trip: Josephine County Farm Collective
Location: 485 Daily Lane Grants Pass

**To ensure the continued health and wellness of the livestock at JCFC a biosecurity checkpoint will be setup at the entry point. Upon arrival guests will be asked to step onto a shoe sized sponge with a bleach solution. Please wear appropriate footwear.**

💌 Thank you, thank you, thank you. We’re so grateful for everyone who contributed to another successful Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ event yesterday! From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to our lovely guests, generous volunteers, very talented musicians, delicious food vendors, thirst-quenching breweries, dedicated artisans, our kind sponsors Medford Food Co-op, Lithia & Driveway, Travel Medford, Summit Beverage of Oregon, Arch Rock Brewing Company, ART BOP BEER CO, Common Block Brewing Company, Gold Rush Brewing, Legend Cider Talent Taproom, The Noble Fox Restaurant & Brewery, Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market, and our always amazing host RoxyAnn Winery, as well as everyone behind the scenes, like the impeccable GrassRoots Sound Co. and the sharp-eyed Steven Addington Photography. Thank you all for supporting our annual fundraiser – your contributions promote equitable food access, ecologically sound agricultural practices, and economic vitality in our region.
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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 & 𝗕𝗕𝗤 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝘆𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮-𝟴𝗽𝗺! Tickets are available at the door for $30 each. Kids 15 & under get in FREE! Doors open at 1:30pm.

🍻 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗦 & 𝗯𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Arch Rock Brewing, Art Bop Beer Co., Common Block Brewing, Gold Rush Brewing, Legend NW Cider Company, The Noble Fox Brewery, Blossom Barn Cidery, Bar Celona Mocktails, Rogue Kombucha, RoxyAnn Winery, RoxyCoffee

🎶 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦: 2:00 PM Desert Hollow, 3:30 PM Mountaintop Sound, 5:00 PM Belltower, 6:30 PM Never Come Down

🍴 𝗕𝗕𝗤 & 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: Rogue-ish Smokers, Slow Burn BBQ, Black Barn Kitchen & Deli, CABA Empanadas, Prickly Pear, Jack Frost Shave Ice, Southern Oregon Sourdough, Rogue Creamery, Wylde Kraut, Press for Oil

☀️ 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: Earth Found Designs, MarkitaRita Jewelry, Rogue Stoneware, Em Original Designs, Dirty Paws Farm, Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market, Northwest Seasonal Workers Association, with kids activities from Rogue Valley Farm to School.

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Photos by Steven Addington Photography⠀