Sustainability
News and Announcements
Multnomah County Motor Pool Goes Electric!
2/6/12 - 2:56 pm
This week Multnomah County started using four new fully electric Nisan LEAFs in the motor pool. The four new LEAFs are electric vehicles that replace four older gasoline-fueled cars that will be retired from service. County employees can use the new motor pool LEAFs for work purposes. Each time an employee uses a LEAF, the county will save money on fuel costs -- the cost to run an electric vehicle is roughly 80 percent less than using a gas-powered car. At the same time, using these vehicles helps the environment, improves public health and takes us a step closer to energy independence.
Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship Program Featured in Urban Farm Magzine!
2/3/12 - 4:50 pm
This week Urban Farm Magazine online ran a story documenting some of the groundbreaking farmer apprenticeship programs that are sprouting up all over the country. Featured in the article is BUFA and our very own Farmer Dan talking about the program.
Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship Program Graduates First Cohort
1/6/12 - 4:11 pm
The Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship (BUFA), an innovative program developed to train entry level farmers in Multnomah County, finished its pilot season last month by graduating 17 eager new farmers.
Sustainability Film Series: Economics of Happiness
12/5/11 - 10:28 am
Join your neighbors at the Multnomah County Sustainability Film Series, a documentary and lively discussion event at McMenamin's Bagdad Theater.
Films are always FREE to the public. Food and drink are available for purchase through McMenamins to enjoy during the event.
Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship Application Period Now Open for 2012 Season
11/15/11 - 9:59 am
After a successful pilot year, Multnomah County and OSU Extension Service are partnering again in 2012 to offer the Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship. The course includes classroom training, hands-on field work and a farm management workshop series focused on farm business planning.
Working for a Sustainable Future
Multnomah County's Office of Sustainability promotes a sustainable community where present and future generations are able to prosper.
The Office of Sustainability is a resource for county operations and county residents on environment, economic and social equity issues such as: a sustainable food system, energy and climate change, resource conservation, waste reduction and recycling, green building practices, and more.
Kat West
Director, Office of Sustainability
