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#Trending | Real Talk: CSA + COVID

Hey there, You. Yes, the one that gets heart-emoji eyes for every Instagram image of the sun setting behind (insert the name of whichever majestic mountain is closest to you) with vibrant veggie fields, flowers, or sheep roaming romantically in…

Maressa ValliantMarch 19, 2021

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For The Love of Cheese

If you want to make someone swoon this Valentine’s Day you don’t have to spring for expensive gifts or glitzy tchotchkes. What says “I love you” more than a selection of artfully paired Washington artisan cheeses?

Maressa ValliantFebruary 10, 2021

Farmer with flower behind ear smiling in a field in Orting, WA

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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 ValliantFebruary 4, 2021

Pierce County Washington 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 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