CROPS Farming and Land Management Lease

The contract is for a community-based farm site in Multnomah County, Oregon, with the goal of promoting healthy eating, providing a nurturing space for skill sharing and community service, and fostering economic development and social cohesion. The selected vendor will be granted a license to use 3 acres of arable land for farming and will be responsible for all utility costs. The contract term is five years, with the option to renew for five additional one-year periods. The vendor will be required to submit annual reports and host farm tours for REACH partners and ACHIEVE Coalition members. Key performance measures include the total pounds of produce grown, total pounds of food distributed, and total monetary value of food distributed. • The farm site will be used for community-based farming, with an emphasis on Black and African community members. • The vendor will be required to provide culturally specific programming and skill and capacity building for under-resourced and underserved communities. • The vendor will be required to engage in policy advocacy to overcome identified barriers and work for the economic mobility and development of under-resourced and underserved communities. • The vendor will be required to use organic, sustainable, and restorative farming and food production practices. • The vendor will be required to provide a social benefit to the community, including providing fresh fruits and vegetables and a space for people to learn, share, and grow.