Become a Partner
Become a Partner
HDFFA is founded on the belief that local food should be accessible to everyone, and that our food connects us to each other. We aspire to improve the demand for and appreciation of local food, and to cherish every moment when food tastes better simply because it is local.
The Food & Farm Directory is part of our regional marketing campaign to foster relationships between agricultural producers, farmers’ markets, ranchers, restaurants, institutions, grocers and consumers.
The Directory is available in print, online, and a phone app (scan the QR code for easy app access). It is updated every year in May and distributed through The Source Weekly and the Sisters Nugget.
Partner Benefits
Be a part of a network of 140+ local food producers and purveyors.
- NEW searchable Directory at getataste.org
- Listing in the online Directory
- Listing in the Directory (print, online and phone app)
- Distribution: 2 local newspapers, 150 businesses and public locations throughout the year
- Access to Get a Taste customized marketing collateral
- Discounted High Desert Food Trail listing at hdffa.org/hdft
- FREE admission to workshops and networking events
- Inclusion in HDFFA’s Local Food Boxes
Food and community are the heart of our mission. We provide you with benefits with support from the USDA Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program and the ODA Specialty Crop Block Grant.
- Access to funding opportunities when available, such as the On-Farm Efficiency Grant
- Access to the Growing Together Mentorship Program
- Access to Get a Taste and customized marketing collateral
- Access to individual on-farm photography at a discounted rate
- Advocate on policies that benefit agricultural producers
- FREE access to our Value Chain Coordination consultant
- FREE access to technical workshops and events
- Payment for agricultural products through our food access programs
- Provide insight into HDFFA programs through Ag. Advisory Committee
- Support from the HDFFA Agricultural Support Manager
We love our food businesses and are always seeking ways to improve your benefits. If you have something you need support with or questions we can help with, let us know!
- FREE access to our Value Chain Coordinator consultant to help get your product into retail locations
- Your product in HDFFA’s local food boxes
- Your produce in HDFFA’s Welcome Home Local Food Box, which is sold to realtors in partnership with the Central Oregon Association of Realtors and provided to new homeowners
- FREE educational workshops & events (e.g. Farmer / Chef Mixer)
- Access to Get a Taste customized marketing collateral
New for 2023
When you sign up you will create a “profile” for our new Directory website. You can make updates to your profile any time of the year.
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Partnership benefits
FAQs
Can I be an HDFFA Partner?
HDFFA partners include farmers, ranchers, and food businesses throughout Central Oregon who pledge to the values stated at the bottom of this webpage. Partners also include nonprofits, agencies, and businesses that promote the values listed in our pledge through supporting our local Food & Farm community. Unsure if your business is a good fit? Send us an email at info@hdffa.org
Why do Farmers and Ranchers get more benefits?
A strong robust local food system is our utmost priority. In order to make this a reality, we acquire funding from a variety of sources including federal grants to support our farm and ranch work specifically. Currently, we operate under a USDA Beginner Farmer Rancher Development Program grant to staff our full-time Agricultural Support Manager and offer expanded opportunities to our Farm and Ranch Partners.
When will the 2023 Directory be available?
The Food and Farm Directory will be printed and distributed through The Source Weekly in early May 2023, and through the Sisters Nugget. The online Directory and phone app will be updated at this time.
How many copies do you print?
We print and distribute 32,000 copies and have the PDF version available for download.
Do you offer discounts?
- New Partners are offered 25% off
- We offer scholarships and free Partnerships to those who cannot afford the fees – we want everyone to be included.
How is the Directory distributed?
Directories are distributed through:
- The Source Weekly in May to over 12,000 households and businesses in Central Oregon.
- The Sisters Nugget in May to 6,000 to all their households and business
- The Source provides additional copies to businesses in September
- We are featured on The Source’s website — a reach of over 150,000 viewers.
- 10,000 additional copies are hand delivered throughout the year to 160+ sites including to listed partners (restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses) as well as public spaces: farmers markets, libraries, visitor centers, health clinics, etc.
Partner Fees
To make partnerships equitable and accessible to all, rates are on a sliding scale based on a businesses’ annual gross income. If you are in need of financial assistance for a partnership, please email us.
- $50 | Annual gross income $1-$75,000
- $100 | Annual gross income $75,001 – $150,000
- $150 | Annual gross income >$150,001
Marketing Options
Along with your partnership, we offer print, online and/or social media packages, or a la carte options to market your business or product.
Social Media Package ($50)
– E-newsletter profile highlight 1x/year
– Instagram & Facebook profile highlight 1x/year
Print Package ($175)
– Highlighted listing in Print Directory (only)
– 1/8 page ad ($25 discount)
Online Package ($190)
– Ad banner online 6 months/year on www.getataste.org
– Featured listing on two websites: hdffa.org and getataste.org
Sponsorships
Interested in being a sponsor of HDFFA? Click on the Kit learn more.
À la Carte Marketing Options
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($25) E-newsletter – profile highlight 1x/year
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($30) Instagram & Facebook profile feature post 1x/year*
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($50) Web – featured listing on two websites: hdffa.org & getataste.org
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($50) Print – highlighted listing in the Food & Farm Directory
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($75) Web – Ad banner online 3 months/year (limited stock item)
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($150) Print – 1/8 page ad
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($150) Web – Ad banner online 6 months/year (limited stock item)
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($300) Web – Ad banner online year-round
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*This will be an in-feed post and will be saved to HDFFA Instagram Story Highlights for year-round viewing.
Farmer / Rancher Pledge
- Grow, raise, and sell products primarily in Central Oregon
- Operate primarily and/or founded in Central Oregon
- Be mindful of conserving land and water and maintaining healthy soils; responsible and transparent use of chemicals, fertilizers, manure, and other farm inputs
- Operate with humane and respectful treatment of animals
Food Business Pledge
- Source raw products, to the best of their ability, from Central Oregon producers
- Ensure that products are available in Central Oregon markets
- Support a sustainable, regional food system through mission or business practices
- Operate primarily and/or founded in Central Oregon
