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With a focus on freshness, farms and smart food choices, Food Roots is on a mission to support locally sourced food on the Tillamook Coast.
Founded in 2006, Food Roots recognized that the area’s strong agricultural history held potential for a bountiful food source.
“Food Roots’ mission is to grow a more robust food system on the north Oregon Coast by engaging our students and families with farm-to-school education, supporting farmers and food entrepreneurs with training and resources, and improving access to local food for all,” says Lauren Sorg, executive director of Food Roots.
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Missed the weekend farmers market? No need to worry! Food Roots’ storefront location at 113 Main Ave, a new addition to downtown Tillamook, welcomes visitors and locals alike to shop products from local farmers Monday through Friday.
“We believe such a food system will lead to a healthier community, a stronger economy, and increased well-being throughout our region,” Sorg says. “We have grown from a fledgling organization offering volunteer school garden support, into a state and nationally recognized community food system organization.”