Planning to preserve the future of farming: Snoqualmie Valley Agricultural Strategic Plan published for the public
The Snoqualmie Valley has hosted a thriving agricultural sector for over 175 years, yet no where in that time has
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KCD kicks off the growing season with ag drainage tour at Remlinger Farms
King Conservation District (KCD) held its first educational event of the season in mid-May. Ten farmers, landowners, and food system
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Friendly Hmong Farms: A radical vision for supporting BIPOC farmers continues to grow
This past Mother’s Day, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) families and supporters raised funds for their schools and Hmong flower farming
GROW is growing: from Friends of the P-Patch to a regional community gardening leader
As the City of Seattle celebrates 50 years of the P-Patch program, it’s important to recognize a key partner since the early years: GROW.Continue readingGROW is growing: from Friends of the P-Patch to a regional community gardening leader
Food Business Resource Center launches new food and farm business incubator
A new business incubator is coming to King County’s local food scene this spring. The Food Business Resource Center’s incubator program was created specifically for small food and farm producers using locally grown ingredients to develop and test value-added and packaged food products.Continue readingFood Business Resource Center launches new food and farm business incubator
50 years of growth: Seattle’s P-Patch Program celebrates half a century of community gardening
In Spring 1970, amidst an economic downturn and the beginnings of the environmental movement, Darlyn Rundberg proposed an idea that would change Seattle forever. Continue reading50 years of growth: Seattle’s P-Patch Program celebrates half a century of community gardening
Food sovereignty symposium: Bringing experts together to rebuild native food systems in Washington state and beyond
The Food Sovereignty symposium was held in June 2022 in a collaboration between Feed Seven Generations, a non-profit organization that works in tribal communities to build food sovereignty through education, advocacy, and hosting community events; and Tahoma Peaks Solutions, an organization that empowers native communities through storytelling and building food sovereigntyContinue readingFood sovereignty symposium: Bringing experts together to rebuild native food systems in Washington state and beyond
Horseneck Farm – King County land conservation brings refugee farmers back to the soil so better lives can be grown
Growing Swiss chard, cucumbers, tomatoes, amaranth, eggplant, and more on a small plot of rich soil at Horseneck Farm along
Business Impact NW: Introducing Devra Gartenstein as the new King County Farm Business Support Specialist
King County farms and related businesses will soon have professional support to boost their operations through Business Impact NW, an organization dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs through coaching, classes, and access to capital.
As the new King County Farm Business Support Specialist, Devra Gartenstein will provide direct one-on-one navigation and coaching for King County farm and food business owners through the Business Impact NW’s Food Business Resource Center (FBRC), which is expanding with the support of King Conservation District.Continue readingBusiness Impact NW: Introducing Devra Gartenstein as the new King County Farm Business Support Specialist
Celebrate Farmers Market Week and find variety at King County farmers markets
Farmers markets across King County are at their most vibrant as we head into the last push of summer and
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