Farm Tour on the Shelves

The Farm Tour shines a spotlight on Southern Oregon - it represents the full range of products grown in the Rogue Valley. The Farm Tour isn't until July 14, but here's a list of tour activities for participating farms that are also on the shelves at the Ashland Food Co-op. Get an early taste of quality local goods!

Make sure you're keeping up with tour news, like the release of the 2019 map, by following the Rogue Valley Farm Tour on Facebook.

Rogue Aquaponics
14855 E Evans Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537
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Aquaponic farm tours, fish tacos, a food truck and picnicking. Pesto and filleted fish will be available for purchase.

Rogue Creamery
6531 Lower River Rd Grants Pass 97526
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Meet Rogue Creamery’s certified organic cows and calves, then enjoy a scoop of ice cream.

Valley View Orchard
1800 N Valley View Road Ashland, OR 97520 
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Certified organic orchard and vineyard, u-pick, farmstand and wine-tasting house. Since 1919.

Fry Family Farm
2184 Ross Lane Medford, OR 97540
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Samples of products, wood-fired pizza, farm tours every hour from 10am-2pm.

Herb Pharm
110 Bonlinda Lane, Williams, OR 97544
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Visit the 80-acre certified organic farm to learn more about growing herbs and their use for optimum well-being.

Oshala Farm
14900 Hwy 238 Grants Pass, OR 97527
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Certified organic herb farm, growing over 70 varieties of medicinal and culinary herbs. Food truck with local cuisine! Tours at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.

Blue Fox Farm
12963 Williams Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527
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40-acre certified organic vegetable farm in the heart of the Applegate Valley.

TerraSol Organics
18828 Williams Hwy Williams, OR 97544
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Certified organic microgreens and leaf crop farm. Bring your own pot and lean to grow your own microgreens. Visit the growing organic pumpkin patch.

Whistling Duck Farm
12800 Williams Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527
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Certified organic veggies, fruits, seed garlic and farm store featuring a homemade line of fermented veggies.

Plaisance Ranch
16955 Water Gap Road Williams,OR 97544
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Hot dogs, hamburgers, cuts of certified organic beef lamb and award-winning wines. Farm animal petting, horse-drawn wagon rides. $10 per person.

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January Change for Good: AHS Culinary Arts Program

Hey Co-op community!

As we step into the new year, the Ashland Food Co-op is excited to continue our Change for Good program, and for January 2024, we're shining a spotlight on a program that's close to our hearts (and our stomachs) - the Ashland High School Culinary Arts Program.

November Change for Good: Rogue Food Unites

Say hello to our November Change for Good partner - Rogue Food Unites!

Rogue Food Unites (RFU) uses food to heal individuals and communities during times of crisis. RFU was formed in 2020 out of the dual disasters of the Almeda and Obenchain fires and the impacts of COVID-19 on local communities. Within a short time, RFU began contracting with the State of Oregon to supply hot meals, food boxes, and solidarity cards in Deschutes, Douglas, Klamath, Josephine, and Jackson Counties. 

Meet Nick Hardee, AFC's new GM!

The Co-op Board of Directors and staff are thrilled to welcome Nick Hardee as the new General Manager of the Ashland Food Co-op! We asked Nick to share a little bit about himself so we'll get right to it!

October Change for Good: Center for Non-Profit Legal Services

This October, the Ashland Food Co-op is proud to partner with the Center for Non-Profit Legal Services (CNPLS) for our Change for Good program. All month long, shoppers can round up their purchases to support CNPLS and their mission to provide access to justice.

CNPLS is a non-profit legal aid firm serving low-income and vulnerable community members in Ashland and surrounding areas. Their team of dedicated lawyers and volunteers work to ensure everyone has access to legal help, regardless of their ability to pay.

It's Co-op Month!

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September Change for Good: AFC Community Fund

As we enter the beautiful month of September here in Southern Oregon, we're excited to share that our Change for Good partner this month is our very own Community Fund. As many of you know, the Community Fund allows us to support amazing local projects and organizations doing great work right here in Southern Oregon.

August Change for Good - Partnering with ACCESS to Make a Difference!

We are honored to partner with ACCESS this August - a fantastic organization that has been serving our community for over four decades. ACCESS, which stands for "A Community in Action, Connecting, Empowering, and Strengthening Self-Sufficiency," is dedicated to addressing hunger, homelessness, and poverty in Southern Oregon.

Empowering Our Community: AFC's Community Grants Now Accepting Applications

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, AFC is thrilled to announce the that we are accepting applications for our Community Grants program

Ashland Food Co-op's Community Grants program is designed to foster meaningful change in the Southern Oregon region. Through these grants, we seek to support projects that align with our mission of promoting local and sustainable food systems, addressing food insecurity, and promoting community engagement.

July's Change for Good Partner - Maslow Project

Ashland Food Co-op is thrilled to partner with Maslow Project for our Change for Good program! Maslow Project is an incredible organization that works tirelessly to support homeless youth and families in Southern Oregon. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency, and they do this through a range of services including housing assistance, medical care, and educational support.

Bicycle Benefits

Do you love to bike? Do you love to save money? Do you love the Co-op? Let us tell you about this awesome program at the Ashland Food Co-op! We all know biking is great for the environment and by joining Bicycle Benefits you'll be doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint, all while enjoying some pretty sweet perks.

So, what exactly is Bicycle Benefits? It's a program that rewards cyclists for their pedal power! Here's how it works:

1. Stop by the Co-op and buy your $5 Bicycle Benefits sticker

May 2023 Change for Good Partner: Talent Maker City

Talent Maker City's mission is to build a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based learning. (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math.) They have a bustling Makerspace facility, brimming with creative energy in downtown Talent offering hands-on STEAM-based workshops and programming for curious minds of all ages!

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