"The farmer-led cooperative creamery Tillamook is currently running a virtual auction with multiple one-of-a-kind items up for grabs. All proceeds will be donated to the American Farmland Trust, a national nonprofit that works to preserve farmland. The auction is currently live on eBay, giving Tillamook fans the chance to bid on items such as a Tillamook-branded 1962 Volkswagen bus, a night at the Tillamook Creamery for 25 guests inclusive of meals and curated activities, a Smeg fridge stocked with cheese, and a 40-pound block of Tillamook’s 2012 maker’s reserve cheddar—the longest-aged and biggest block the creamery has ever released. Bidding closes on October 19 at 4 p.m. The auction is part of Tillamook’s All For Farmers initiative, which is now in its third year and has helped protect over 10,000 acres of farmland nationwide in addition to assisting over 330 farmers, many of which belong to underserved communities in the agriculture industry, such as farmers of color, female farmers, and LGBTQ+ farmers." - Janey Wong
