Portland, Oregon and various locations
“Over the past decade, there has been a surge in initiatives aimed at developing organic varieties in the United States. At the forefront of this movement is the Culinary Breeding Network (CBN), a dynamic platform fostering collaboration among farmers, chefs, plant breeders, and consumers. Through innovative events and initiatives, CBN is reshaping the landscape of sustainable agriculture and culinary innovation.
Our Mission
The Culinary Breeding Network is dedicated to bridging the gap between plant breeders and eaters. Our mission is to create unique opportunities for stakeholders to engage with in-development vegetable and grain cultivars, share insights, and actively contribute to the development of flavorful, resilient varieties suited to organic systems.
What We Do
The Culinary Breeding Network orchestrates a variety of engaging activities aimed at fostering connection and collaboration within the food system across the United States and beyond, including Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Wisconsin, New York, and Italy.”
Community Agriculture Project 