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When you hear the words Wandering Wizard, maybe an image of Gandalf pops into your mind - a wise sage exploring the world, maybe stopping into the Shire every so often for a hearty meal and a laugh with friends. While…
Annika SampsonAugust 6, 2021
Relational selling is focused on the long-term benefit: understanding the customer and their needs, responding to them, and making them want to come back.
Alex SmithJuly 8, 2021
Twin Sisters Markets | For Community, By Community You might know the Twin Sisters as the distinctive double peaks that tower on the Whatcom County horizon. They’re also the namesake of Twin Sisters Markets, a collaborative effort to bring healthy,…
Annika SampsonJune 4, 2021
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
A pandemic can't stop a picnic Summer is usually a time for parties, festivals, barbecues, weddings, and all kinds of fun outdoor activities. Unfortunately, COVID-19 and recommendations to limit group gatherings put a bit of a damper on this. But…
Alex SmithJuly 13, 2020
It’s a strange time to be thinking about Fathers’ Day, but it’s fast approaching. In normal times, my dad comes to visit and plays in a basketball tournament for old guys. If you’d told me a year ago that there…
Alex SmithJune 5, 2020
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
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
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
