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Tucked into an unassuming storefront in historic downtown North Bend is an inspiring vision of the future of King County’s
Continue readingFalling River Meats opens local, ethical, and sustainable deli in North Bend
King County has been collecting and publishing annual data about King County farmers markets for years, allowing market vendors, local
The Conservation Futures program has been supporting the preservation of farmland since 1982, when King County was the first county
Small- and medium-sized farmers and ranchers are the heart of King County’s local food system. However, many of these producers
Continue readingWSDA now accepting applications for Local Food System Infrastructure Grants
Autumn is making its presence known with chilly mornings and earlier sunsets. October is the perfect time to visit King
In 1983, the HIV/AIDS pandemic was beginning in Seattle. While elected officials and formal institutions struggled to respond, community organizations
Continue readingFood is medicine: Lifelong reflects on 4 decades of serving meals and community care
Behind a historic barn in the shadow of Mount Si sits an important new poultry processor: Feisty Fowl, LLC. The
Just outside the city of Kent, nestled between curves of the Green River, lies an enchanting place. With corn twice
“The point of growing your own food is to grow things that you can’t get anywhere else,” Bumblebee Farm co-owner-operator
Continue readingBumblebee Farm celebrates the fun of farming with unique vegetables
King County took a big step in becoming a leader in metropolitan food systems planning in 2014 when Executive Dow