A new study soon to appear in the Faculty of Public Health’s Journal of Public Health suggests that participating in local food projects may have a positive effect on wellbeing and psychological health. Local food is a growing movement, and includes initiatives such as allotments, community [...]

Come celebrate the start of the 2019 Lavender Season this June 29-30. Cascade Lavender is a fun place for the whole family to see the lavender in bloom! Free! Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30 10am-5pm Visit: www.cascadelavender.com for directions or more information. Located in the heart of [...]

A mobile food pantry program debuted Thursday in Prineville, and delivered fresh food directly to rural residents in need. About 60 people lined up outside a large food truck Thursday and were able to pick from 11 types of produce and a variety of nonperishable items such as beans and rice. The [...]

At HDFFA, we try to honor the changes of every season and what each one offers for nourishment and growth. When we are in touch with what brings the most flavor and freshness into our lives, we are rewarded with the most delicious bites life has to offer. Whether it’s a thick schmear of [...]

The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) would like to recognize food businesses going above and beyond with local food sourcing and contributions to our Central Oregon community. HDFFA considers local food to be that which is grown, raised and crafted in the Central Oregon high desert. [...]

It’s that time of year again, when the farmers who have been working hard all spring to grow and raise delicious food for your table magically transform little parts of town into the feast for the eyes and ears we call a Farmers Market. Harvested at the peak of ripeness just before coming [...]

A program in Bend that allows health care providers to prescribe fresh produce to those in need is returning for a second year and expanding across Central Oregon. The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance launched its VeggieRx program last year and provided 87 people with vouchers to buy produce [...]

The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) will release their 2019 High Desert Food and Farm Directory on Friday, May 3rd. The Food & Farm Directory, now in its 8th year of production, is full of information to connect High Desert citizens and visitors with food that is grown, raised [...]