Community without contact: Supporting innovative farmers through CSAs, online markets, and farm stands
All aspects of the local food economy have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and farmers are on the frontline
Tag: Farmers Markets
Support for flower growers in King County impacted by COVID-19
Many King County farmers are impacted by the temporary suspension of farmers markets due to COVID-19. Flower growers in particular experience unique challenges because they rely heavily on farmers markets for sales.Continue readingSupport for flower growers in King County impacted by COVID-19
Winter is coming: How will you continue eating local foods?
There are many ways you can continue to eat local during winter months, including shopping at year-round markets, joining a winter CSA, visiting U-Picks and farm stands, knowing what’s in season, and eating at restaurants that source locally. These options not only support local farmers and the local food economy, but also allow consumers to buy farm fresh local food year round in King County!Continue readingWinter is coming: How will you continue eating local foods?
Eating local in Enumclaw: How one woman and her farming community created Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market
Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market opened on June 6, 2019, providing plateau area residents with farm fresh, local products for the first time in over 20 years. The Local Food team spoke with Liz Clark, Enumclaw Plateau Farmers Market manager, about how the market was created and the successes and challenges her and her team of volunteers have experienced along the way.Continue readingEating local in Enumclaw: How one woman and her farming community created Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market
All King County farmers markets are now open for the season!
With more than 40 farmers markets spread across King County you are never far from farm fresh, local food. All of the King County farmers markets are now open for the summer season.
Read about farmers market fun facts, how you can find the closest farmers market to you, and market tips and tricks to help you prepare for your next visit in this blog post!Continue readingAll King County farmers markets are now open for the season!
Year-round farmers markets bring creativity, connections, and enjoyment to King County
There has been an increase in year-round farmers markets in King County over the past decade that provide shoppers with access to local food and new varieties of fruits and vegetables throughout the year. There are also challenges that come with the choice to farm year-round.
The Local Food Initiative team recently spoke with Jennifer Antos, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Farmers Markets (NFM) to learn more about why farmers choose to sell year-round; the challenges and opportunities of year-round markets; and what’s next for year-round markets in King County.Continue readingYear-round farmers markets bring creativity, connections, and enjoyment to King County
2018 Farm Bill: What’s new for agricultural policy?
The 2018 Farm Bill that was recently signed into law allocates billions of dollars to American farmers, bolsters farmers markets, and rejects stricter limits on food stamps. Find out more about some of the most noteworthy aspects of the new farm bill in this blog post!Continue reading2018 Farm Bill: What’s new for agricultural policy?
Fresh Bucks now used at all Seattle Safeway stores
On September 17, 2018, the City of Seattle announced “Fresh Bucks at Safeway”, a new partnership between the City of Seattle and Safeway that is implementing the city’s Fresh Bucks program at all Safeway locations in Seattle. Continue readingFresh Bucks now used at all Seattle Safeway stores
Auburn farm collaboration bringing fresh food to South King County
Living Well Kent, Northwest Harvest, and King Conservation District are partnering to transform a dormant farm in the Auburn area into a thriving agriculture enterprise that will bring quality farm land and valuable farm infrastructure back into production. Continue readingAuburn farm collaboration bringing fresh food to South King County
Celebrating Farmers Market Week in King County
To highlight Farmers Market week – King County is celebrating all that is farm-fresh and local with a photo contest
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