Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm – Boring, Oregon
Grant Award: $1,745
Project: Construct a produce wash station and install a propane heater in the propagation house to improve food safety, worker ergonomics, and seedling viability.
Outcome: Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm refined its project scope to address two critical infrastructure needs that directly support both farmworkers and crop success. A new, ergonomically designed produce wash station is making post-harvest handling safer and more efficient, reducing physical strain on the farm team while ensuring cleaner produce for community recipients.
In the propagation house, a newly installed propane heater is protecting young seedlings during freezing winter nights, significantly improving plant survival and strengthening the farm’s capacity for early and consistent production. Together, these practical upgrades enhance food safety, worker wellbeing, and crop resilience, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and productive growing season.
