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Whatcom Food System Plan Envisions an Equitable and Resilient Future

Whatcom County is home to rich and abundant ecosystems, a passionate food and farming community, and engaged citizens. Why, then, do so many people in the local food system still struggle to grow, raise, access, and afford healthy and nutritious…
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonJanuary 24, 2023
BlogFeaturedNW WashingtonPierce CountyWashington State

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
NW WashingtonWashington StateUncategorizedBlogFeatured

Holly’s Meat Pies: Comfort Food for Community

If you look up “pasty” in the dictionary, you’ll find an entry that reads something like this:   Pasty (pass-tee) n. | Savory hand pie originating in Cornwall England. A hearty meal miners took down to the tin mines.  Holly Bevan-Bumford,…
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonNovember 28, 2022
BlogWashington State

Farm Fresh Trees and Decor for the Holidays

Find U-Pick, U-cut, Christmas Tree farms near you for fresh trees, wreaths, and holiday decor
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonNovember 14, 2022
UncategorizedBlogFeaturedWashington State

Food Preservation – Easier Than You Might Think!

Food preservation is a great way to enjoy local food as the abundant variety of crops changes with the season. With the fall harvest upon us, winter and the holiday season will soon be here. Don’t miss your chance to…
Lisa Vaughn
Lisa VaughnNovember 1, 2022
UncategorizedBlogWashington State

Summer is the Tastiest time for a Getaway in Washington State

Summer in Washington is in full swing, and abundance is the name of the game – farmers markets are overflowing with delicious produce, fishers are bringing back the freshest seafood, and food and farm events are bringing folks together to…
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonAugust 17, 2022
TilthBlogNW WashingtonPierce CountyWashington StateOlympic Peninsula

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
BlogWashington StateUncategorized

Food Boxes Take Us on a Journey from Farm to Plate

A delicious plate of food isn’t just a meal, it’s a story. That’s because food doesn’t just magically appear in the store or in your home. There are countless people who work from dawn to dusk – a true labor…
Annika Sampson
Annika SampsonApril 27, 2022
BlogWashington State

CSA Drop Sites: Stories of Growth and Community

A lot of things in life are best shared over a beer, so why not a CSA share? Signing up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share is a great way to support your local farmer and ensure that you’ll…
Jessica Meyer
Jessica MeyerMarch 14, 2022
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