Growing Opportunities: ORMMS Expands Community Farming and Agricultural Training
Building agricultural skills, creating pathways to employment, and strengthening community food security in East Portland.
The Oregon Rohingya Myanmar Muslim Society (ORMMS) is expanding its community farming and agriculture initiatives to help refugee, immigrant, and underserved families gain practical agricultural skills, explore employment opportunities, and participate in local food production.
Through our Farming and Agriculture Program, ORMMS is working to create meaningful opportunities for community members to connect with the land, develop hands-on farming experience, and build skills that can support future careers in agriculture.
Our vision goes beyond growing food. We aim to cultivate economic opportunities, strengthen community self-sufficiency, and promote sustainable agricultural practices that benefit both people and the environment.
Hands-On Agricultural Training and Workforce Development
ORMMS recognizes that many community members bring valuable agricultural knowledge and farming experience from their countries of origin. However, accessing farmland, agricultural training, equipment, and employment opportunities in Oregon can present significant challenges.
Our program seeks to bridge these gaps by providing opportunities for community members to gain practical experience and develop skills relevant to Oregon's agricultural sector.
Training and learning activities focus on:
Land preparation, planting, and crop cultivation
Soil health, composting, and sustainable growing practices
Irrigation, water conservation, and responsible land management
Harvesting, crop handling, and local food production
Agricultural equipment and basic farm operations
Exploring agricultural employment, entrepreneurship, and career pathways
By combining existing community knowledge with practical training, ORMMS hopes to help participants strengthen their skills and prepare for future agricultural opportunities.
Get Involved
Interested in learning more about ORMMS's Farming and Agriculture Program, participating in future activities, or exploring partnership opportunities?
Contact Oregon Rohingya Myanmar Muslim Society (ORMMS)
503-489-5179
Growing Food. Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Strengthening Communities.
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