We are a resource
for producers
Whether you are looking to begin your farm or food production business, or are a budding or established business, we provide opportunities for growth.
Selling farm foods
We have successfully helped food producers expand by connecting them to schools, restaurants, and institutions who want to buy local food in bulk. Let us do the same for you. We can either act as a liaison and provide invoicing and other services, or connect you directly.
If you have questions about what you need to get started selling, we can point you in the right direction.
Individual Development Accounts
Food Roots has been supporting food system entrepreneurs with access to Individual Development Accounts through our partnership with Casa of Oregon since 2009.
What is an IDA?
The Individual Development Account, or IDA, is an asset-building tool designed to enable entrepreneurs with modest financial resources to save money that they can invest in their existing or startup business.
With a Food Roots IDA, participants will receive a 5:1 match on their savings, so for every $1 saved, the program will match it with $5. In addition, participants build important business skills such as financial management and writing a business plan through required financial education classes, asset specific training and individual business counseling.
1. You plan to expand or start up a food-system (farm, fish, value-added or prepared food) related business.
2. You are a Tillamook or Clatsop County resident or vendor.
3. Your Net Assets (net worth) are not more than $20,000 (what you own minus what you owe, not including your home, one vehicle, business assets, and up to $120,000 of retirement savings).
4. Your household maximum income is within these OR-IDA Income Eligibility Limits.
You may be eligible if:
How to apply for an IDA:
1. Confirm your income eligibility per household size by checking out these income limits
2. Complete and submit the Food System Questionnaire
3. Contact us to schedule a meeting at 503-815-2800 or ida@foodrootsnw.org
If you’d like more information on IDAs, partner organizations, or how you can purchase an IDA State Tax Credit, check out the Oregon IDA Initiative.