From Harvest to Market: How to Process & Sell Value-Added Product

From Harvest to Market: How to Process & Sell Value-Added Product

Join us on November 19th for an informative webinar exploring how Oregon's Farm Direct Marketing Law (OFDML) empowers small farmers to grow their business through value-added production. Reviewing the Oregon Department of Agriculture's guidance, this session offers a grounded, practical look at how to transform your own farm-grown produce into items like jams, pickles, and lacto-fermented goods-- all without the need for a processing license.

At the end of this workshop, an engaged participant will be able to:

• Identify which types of value-added products qualify under OFDML.
• Understand the food safety and labeling requirements necessary for compliance.
• Recognize appropriate record-keeping methods to support your farm's operations.
• Evaluate whether producing value-added products is a viable fit for your business model.

Whether you're refining your farm's economic model or exploring new ways to deepen your connection to feeding your community, this session is an excellent opportunity for farmers to gain clarity on state regulations and confidently explore new income streams through on-farm food processing.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and discover how to make the most of Oregon's supportive direct marketing landscape.

Register today!

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

4:00 - 5:30 pm

Where

This event is a webinar via Zoom

Who We’re Gathering With

This gathering is intended for the farmers, growers, producers, and land stewards who are building a farm business, growing food, and caring for land in the Portland foodshed.

Language

The primary language of the session is English. If you need interpretation, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Cost

Free

Registration closes 1 hour before the session begins or once sold out.

This workshop is presented by Ecotrust in partnership with Black Food Sovereignty Coalition

About the Presenter

Kelly Streit is a Registered Dietitian with 13 years of experience at the OSU Extension Service, where she served as Food & Nutrition Instructor for Clackamas County. She led initiatives in partnership with local organizations to improve access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally relevant food for individuals, families, and seniors. As co-developer of the “Field-to-Market” program, she supported small farmers in navigating the Oregon Farm Direct Marketing Law, strengthening local food systems and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Now retired, Kelly remains active in her community, cultivating a large garden and orchard on her property in Tualatin and sharing the harvest with family and friends. She enjoys walking her dog and traveling to the coast.

About the Organizers

Ecotrust

Ecotrust is a regional nonprofit working in partnership from California to Alaska toward the vision of a more just, prosperous, and climate-smart future. Ecotrust’s mission is to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being. Our goal is to foster a natural model of development that creates more resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems here and around the world. Our approach focuses on impact at the intersections of equity, the economy, and the environment. Together, we uplift Indigenous leadership to respond to contemporary land and water management challenges, connect schools with local producers, provide technical support for community-centered businesses, and more.

Black Food Sovereignty Coalition

The Black Food Sovereignty Coalition's (BFSC) mission is to ignite Black and Brown communities to participate as owners and movement leaders within food systems, placemaking, and economic development. We serve as a collaboration hub for Black and Brown communities to confront the systemic barriers that make food, place and economic opportunities inaccessible to us. BFSC is focused on meeting these barriers with creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

Accessibility Notes

Sensory Environment & Interaction level: Medium. A presentation will be provided, followed by a facilitated Q&A. We will invite guests to share their insights. Participating in the conversation is optional.

Email foodsystemsequity@ecotrust.org if you have additional questions or accommodation requests. Please email requests at least 2 weeks in advance when possible.