Slideshow: FoodHub in action

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With more than 2,200 members in five western states, the connections made between farm and table are many. Read on to hear the story of Tricia Butler of Sassafras Catering, one of many to use FoodHub for their businesses.

With more than 2,200 members in five western states, the connections made between farm and table are many. Read on to learn more about Tricia Butler of Sassafras Catering (above), one of many who use FoodHub for their businesses.

FoodHub unveiled a redesign Tuesday along with plans to take their matchmaking site for the foodie set to the national market.

With more than 2,000 users and fawning attention from the likes of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Fast Company magazine, FoodHub has made quite a splash during its first year of existence.

But what does the FoodHub experience mean for the farmers and food producers on the ground? Portland Business Journal Photographer Cathy Cheney paid visits to several FoodHub members and brought back a story in pictures.

Click through the gallery to your right to learn more about FoodHub in action.

Tags: Food, Sustainable economy, Agriculture


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