SPRINGFIELD- Not far from the bustling hub of urban neighborhoods in Eugene and Springfield is a thriving agricultural area. The outskirts of Lane County are scattered with family farms working to feed their community. But besides farm stores and farmers markets, these farms do not always have the opportunity to sell all their produce.
For example, Annette Pershern, pictured above, is the owner of River Bend Farm in Pleasant Hill, and has had seasons…
