Become a Partner
Become a Partner
HDFFA is founded on the belief that local food should be accessible to everyone, and that our food connects us to each other. We aspire to improve the demand for and appreciation of local food, and to cherish every moment when food tastes better simply because it is local.
The Food & Farm Directory is part of our regional marketing campaign to foster relationships between agricultural producers, farmers’ markets, ranchers, restaurants, institutions, grocers and consumers.
The Directory is available in print and online. It is updated every year in May and distributed through The Source Weekly and the Sisters Nugget.
Partner Benefits
Be a part of a network of 140+ local food producers and purveyors.Â
- Searchable Directory at getataste.org
- Listing in the online Directory
- Listing in the Directory (print, online and phone app)
- Distribution: 2 local newspapers, 150 businesses and public locations throughout the year
- Access to Get a Taste customized marketing collateral
- Discounted High Desert Food Trail listing at hdffa.org/hdft
- FREE admission to workshops and networking events
- Inclusion in HDFFA’s Local Food Boxes
Food and community are the heart of our mission. We provide you with benefits with support from the USDA Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program and the ODA Specialty Crop Block Grant.
- Discount to sign up for the High Desert Food Trail
- FREE admission to workshops and networking events
- Opportunity to be part of HDFFA’s Local Food BoxesÂ
- Priority points if applying for HDFFA grant programs
- Access to Growing Together Mentorship Program
- Access to on-farm photo shoots (when offered by HDFFA)
- HDFFA support on policies that benefit agricultural producers
- Opportunity to receive payment for agricultural products through our food access programs (Grow & Give and Fresh Harvest Kits)
- Priority given to partners to participate in HDFFA’s Agricultural Advisory Committee that helps inform our agricultural programming
- Support from HDFFA’s Agricultural Support Manager
- Opportunity to include your business coupon in HDFFA’s print directory and other marketing outlets.
- Access to Get a Taste marketing collateral
We love our food businesses and are always seeking ways to improve your benefits. If you have something you need support with or questions we can help with, let us know!
- Special designation in Food and Farm Directory listing
- Included on a special partner recognition page in our print Food & Farm Directory
- Included on a partner recognition page on hdffa.org and getatate.org
- Discount to sign up for the High Desert Food Trail
- FREE admission to workshops and networking events
- Opportunity to be part of HDFFA’s Local Food BoxesÂ
- Invitation to Chef/Farmer Mixer
- Priority consideration to host HDFFA Farm-to-Table events
- Priority consideration to work with HDFFA on other events.
- Opportunity to include your business coupon in HDFFA’s print directory and other marketing outlets.
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Partnership benefits
FAQs
Can I be an HDFFA Partner?
HDFFA partners include farmers, ranchers, and food businesses throughout Central Oregon who pledge to the values stated at the bottom of this webpage. Partners also include nonprofits, agencies, and businesses that promote the values listed in our pledge through supporting our local Food & Farm community. Unsure if your business is a good fit? Send us an email at info@hdffa.org
Why do Farmers and Ranchers get more benefits?
A strong robust local food system is our utmost priority. In order to make this a reality, we acquire funding from a variety of sources including federal grants to support our farm and ranch work specifically. Currently, we operate under a USDA Beginner Farmer Rancher Development Program grant to staff our full-time Agricultural Support Manager and offer expanded opportunities to our Farm and Ranch Partners.Â
When will the 2023 Directory be available?
The Food and Farm Directory will be printed and distributed through The Source Weekly in early May 2023, and through the Sisters Nugget. The online Directory and phone app will be updated at this time.
How many copies do you print?
We print and distribute 32,000 copies and have the PDF version available for download.
Do you offer discounts?
- New Partners are offered 25% off
- We offer scholarships and free Partnerships to those who cannot afford the fees – we want everyone to be included.
How is the Directory distributed?
Directories are distributed through:
- The Source Weekly in May to over 12,000 households and businesses in Central Oregon.
- The Sisters Nugget in May to 6,000 to all their households and business
- The Source provides additional copies to businesses in September
- We are featured on The Source’s website — a reach of over 150,000 viewers.
- 10,000 additional copies are hand delivered throughout the year to 160+ sites including to listed partners (restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses) as well as public spaces: farmers markets, libraries, visitor centers, health clinics, etc.
Partner Fees
To make partnerships equitable and accessible to all, rates are on a sliding scale based on a businesses’ annual gross income. If you are in need of financial assistance for a partnership, please email us.
- $50Â Â | Annual gross income $1-$75,000
- $100Â | Annual gross income $75,001 – $150,000
- $150Â | Annual gross income >$150,001
Marketing Options
Along with your partnership, we offer print, online and/or social media packages, or a la carte options to market your business or product. Â
E-Newsletter Highlight
E-newsletter profile highlight 1x/year for $25
Social Media Highlight
– HDFFA profile feature post on Instagram and Facebook, $30
Print Directory Ad
1/8 Page Ad in Print Directory, $150
Sponsorships
Interested in being a sponsor of HDFFA? Click on the Kit learn more, or head to our Become a Sponsor page.
Join as a Community Listing
In order to be a more inclusive and comprehensive guide, we are also offering FREE Community Listings.
COMMUNITY LISTINGS: These listings include a free print listing in our annual Food & Farm Directory and an online listing at getataste.org. Your listing will include your business name, contact information, and physical address (if desired).
Community Listings will also need to complete the Directory Form.
Farmer / Rancher Pledge
- Grow, raise, and sell products primarily in Central Oregon
- Operate primarily and/or founded in Central Oregon
- Be mindful of conserving land and water and maintaining healthy soils; responsible and transparent use of chemicals, fertilizers, manure, and other farm inputs
- Operate with humane and respectful treatment of animals
Food Business Pledge
- Source raw products, to the best of their ability, from Central Oregon producers Â
- Ensure that products are available in Central Oregon markets
- Support a sustainable, regional food system through mission or business practices
- Operate primarily and/or founded in Central Oregon
