Welcome to Zenger Farm

We are a working urban farm that models, promotes and educates about sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, community development and access to good food for all.

Emerging Farmer Training Program


Immigrant and Refugee Farmers Trained through Risk Management Agency Grant

The Zenger Emerging Farmer Training and Outreach Program is a collaborative partnership between Friends of Zenger Farm (FZF), Oregon State University Extension Service (OSUES), 47th Ave Farm, Mercycorps Northwest, The Immigrant Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) and other community partners. The project provides technical, educational and linguistic resources to immigrant and refugee growers, market vendors and supporting enterprises.

Grower outreach, program development and partner coordination is provided by project lead, Friends of Zenger Farm (FZF). Technical training in agricultural production techniques is provided by Oregon State University Extension Service (OSUES) and 47th Ave Farm covering farming techniques, crop diversity and specialty crops. Outreach and community support for immigrant and refugee farmer training needs is provided by the Immigrant Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) and other community partners. Farm business development and asset management tools and training is provided by Mercycorps Northwest.

Together the partners host a series of hands-on workshops in agricultural production, farm business management and direct marketing. Check back soon for the 2008 Multi-lingual Farmer Training workshop series scheduled for Jan-March 2008.

 

The Immigrant/Refugee Farmer Training Program is possible through the funding from the Heifer International Project and the RMA