Sarahlee Lawrence
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From Rainshadow to River

It’s pretty uncommon to bring farm-to-table organic meals for a 21-day adventure on the Colorado River. Here’s how one local group achieved it
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

Whether on her farm, at market, or on the river, Sarahlee Lawrence, owner/operator/founder of Rainshadow Organics, is perpetually surrounded by an entourage of farm folk, or “farmily” as she coins it. In talking to the interns, apprentices and other Rainshadow contributors, it’s clear they’re committed to the new wave of modern farming—and Lawrence is leading […]

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Fall into the Fall Garden

Transitioning your garden from summer to fall
Danielle Meyers

Before you know it, fall will be upon us in Central Oregon once again: the season when the leaves start to change, the soil starts to freeze and the frosty mornings are forgotten by the beat of the midday sun. How do you transition your garden from the summer heat to the fluctuating fall temperatures? […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Less Than 30 Miles

A lens on Central Oregon farmers
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

It’s no secret that growing veggies in Central Oregon can be, shall we say, challenging? Nightly 30 to 40-degree temperature drops, frost as late as July 4 and as early as Aug. 15, epic wind storms, blazing sunny days… it can be a daunting whirlwind. From the beginners to the 30-year vets, here’s a chance […]

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