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Farming for Social Benefit, Mutual Aid and Sliding Scale Viability
Event by: Ecotrust
Location: Black Food Sovereignty Coalition, Southeast Elliott Avenue 1526, Portland
Talks & discussions
About event
Farming for Social Benefit, Mutual Aid and Sliding Scale Viability
Join us on September 20th, at the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition HQ for an afternoon workshop focused on refining the values and economic tools of a new farm business with shiny of Scrapberry Farm.
This free event is an opportunity to learn from a local farmer about the different social, communal, and economic commitments that shape a farm identity and practice.
At the end of this workshop, an engaged participant will be able to:
- Understand the sliding scale as a tool of economic justice.
- Understand the psychology of effective sliding scale practices.
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using a sliding scale business model.
- Understand and implement practices that enable better and more effective sliding scale relationships between farmers and their communities.
- Understand how to activate these models, ensuring that they are rooted in promoting access, and not scarcity-driven fear.
The workshop will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and connect directly over light refreshments.
Register today!
Date & Time
Saturday, September 20, 2025
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Where
BFSC HQ
1526 SE Elliott Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Parking
Street parking
Food
Light refreshment will be provided
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.
Family-Friendly
Children are welcome.
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 24 hours before the session begins or once sold out.
This workshop is presented by Ecotrust in partnership with Black Food Sovereignty Coalition
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
Water: Please bring a reusable water bottle and avoid single-use plastic containers.
Food: Refreshments offered will include omnivore, gluten-free, and plant-based options. We invite you to bring food that supports your own personal wellness needs in place of what is provided, if needed.
Bathroom: There are multiple gender-neutral bathrooms. There are also multiple sinks for hand washing and a water bottle filling station.
Sensory Environment: There may be multiple conversations or background noise happening at once.
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.
Animals: No animals are permitted on site except qualified service animals under the ADA. Service animals must be kept on leash and under control. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on site. If there are questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]
Email [email protected] if you have additional questions or accommodation requests. Please email requests at least 2 weeks in advance when possible.