Showing posts with label Salem Harvest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salem Harvest. Show all posts

July 27, 2011

Salem Harvest featured in LifeSource Natural Foods newsletter


Salem Harvest was highlighted recently in the LifeSource Natural Foods monthly newsletter. The article, written by Roxanne Magnuson, gives a detailed overview of Salem Harvest's mission to alleviate hunger.

Salem Harvest
by Roxanne Magnuson

Salem Harvest is a local group dedicated to connecting people in our community with fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste. The intentions are to alleviate hunger, build community and to promote sustainable lifestyles. I had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Clark-Burnell, Project Manager, about their upcoming harvest season, their past year and their organization. Here at LifeSource we strongly encourage fostering the connection between those who grow food and those who eat food. This group does a wonderful job of just that and we think it a worthy story to tell. [Read More]

July 14, 2011

Salem Harvest kicks off season with cherries

Royal Ann cherries.

Photo Essay by Nate Rafn

Salem's all-volunteer gleaning group, Salem Harvest, started the 2011 season with a 30-acre cherry harvest. 200 pickers gathered on Wednesday at a picturesque orchard just east of Salem. At the end of the night, 2000 pounds of cherries were picked.

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