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Washington StateBlogFeaturedNW WashingtonPierce County

WSDA Infrastructure Grants: Building a More Resilient Food Chain

It’s no secret that farming, especially on small and medium scales, is a labor of love. Long hours, slim profit margins, and climate change all impact the ability of a small farm to grow and sell food in a way…
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonJanuary 11, 2023
BlogNW WashingtonPierce CountyWashington StateOlympic PeninsulaTilth

Farm Stores to Fuel Your Summer Adventures

Photo courtesy of Local Roots Farm As the season of epic road trips, adventures, and staycations kicks off, we’re highlighting farm stores around the state. Farm stores are a unique institution in Washington State, serving as a place to pick…
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonJune 30, 2022
UncategorizedBlogPierce CountyWashington State

Farming in the Current Economy

by Micha Ide of Bright Ide Acres Farming, especially on a small scale, has always felt to me like a financially precarious vocation. Most folks get into farming for the love of the work and a desire to feed their communities.…
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonMay 31, 2022
Farmer with flower behind ear smiling in a field in Orting, WA Washington StateBlogPierce County

CSA chat with Gillian Locascio, Dancing Sprouts Farm

The pandemic has created a bit of a boom in interest in local food. Has your farm experienced increased demand? And what do you anticipate for 2021? Gillian: Absolutely. I, and a number of other CSA farmers I know, sold…
Maressa Valliant
Maressa ValliantFebruary 4, 2021
Pierce CountyWashington State

Professional Photos for Pierce County Farmers

The farms being photographed throughout this project encompass the diversity of products and farmer profiles that are representative of Pierce County agriculture. With subjects ranging from berries and mixed produce to naturally dyed wool and humanely raised meat, this project…
Maressa Valliant
Maressa ValliantNovember 2, 2020
Pierce CountyWashington 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 Valliant
Maressa ValliantNovember 2, 2020
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