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Pierce County Washington State

Professional Photos for Pierce County Farmers

Storytelling is an integral part of successful farm marketing and with high-quality images of their operations, these businesses will be better equipped to showcase their products and farms across multiple media platforms.

Maressa ValliantNovember 2, 2020

Pierce County Washington State

COVID + Farmers

This is an interesting time to be a farmer. Some farmers experienced a crisis this spring as regular sales channels (like restaurants, schools, and Seattle farmers markets) were shut down.

Maressa ValliantNovember 2, 2020

NW Washington Washington State

Q&A with Will Annett, Pizza’zza

After a period of being forced to close, restaurants are still operating under strict guidelines to maintain the health and safety of staff as well as customers. I interviewed Will Annett, who along with his wife Erica Lamson, owns and…

Alex SmithSeptember 9, 2020

NW Washington

Local Flowers: The How and Why

It’s easy to overlook flowers as an agricultural product. Often we think about them as either a nice addition to a garden or a commodity you find at the grocery store. (Or if you live in Skagit, the reason for…

Alex SmithMay 1, 2020

Blog Featured NW Washington

How and Where to Safely Buy Local Food

While healthcare workers keep us alive and well at great risk, and grocery workers are the face of the food system, farmers are quietly working away at ensuring we have food in the coming months. It’s hard to know what the…

Alex SmithApril 8, 2020

Blog Featured NW Washington

Wright Brothers Farm

Mixing Traditionalism with Modernity In a world where people’s food choices are becoming increasingly conscientious, the community of smaller, family run ethical farms is an asset that many are seeking out. As we seek out more ethical choices in where…

Alex SmithMarch 9, 2020

Blog Featured NW Washington

Shrub Farm

There are times in life when you just need a drink. Maybe it’s been a long day, maybe you’re celebrating a big accomplishment. Maybe it’s just that you finally have a day to relax and enjoy some time to yourself.…

Alex SmithJanuary 23, 2020

Blog Featured NW Washington

Food to Bank On

If you’ve been paying attention for the past 20 years or so, you may have noticed a trend in how people view food. Professional chefs and food critics are increasingly becoming mainstream celebrities, recipe sites and food blogs abound, and…

Alex SmithJanuary 6, 2020

Blog Featured NW Washington

Marie’s Bees

Pollinators are the unsung heroes of food production, and we've only just begun to get that message out into the world and learn how to protect and nurture our bee population. If you haven't heard of Marie's Bees, let us…

Maressa ValliantNovember 27, 2019

Blog Featured NW Washington

Cascadia Mushrooms

It’s rare that a delicious food can have a positive impact on the environment. As a conscientious consumer, we try to minimize the environmental impact of the food we eat. Tasty, nutritious food that positively impacts the ecosystem is a…

Alex SmithNovember 12, 2019

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