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Farmers Markets Survive – and Thrive – in the Wake of COVID-19

By Micha Ide, Pierce County Fresh Farmers markets have been an important part of the local food economy in Washington since the early 1900’s, when the public market at Pike’s Place first opened its doors. These days farmers markets act…

Annika SampsonSeptember 13, 2021

Child picking ripe blueberries at Goat Boat Farm in Everson, WA

Uncategorized Blog Washington State

Choose Your Own Adventure at a U-Pick Farm

Summer in Washington State is a season of bounty, harvest, and celebration. Farms are full of an astonishing variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Farmers are hard at work, and the fruits of their labor are often quite literal. Raspberries…

Annika SampsonAugust 11, 2021

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Kragnes Family Farms

Kragnes Family Farms A Deeply Rooted Farm, In Full Bloom By Alex Smith A sense of place is a powerful thing. Feeling a connection to the land and surroundings provides an intangible feeling of comfort and belonging. When Ben and…

Alex SmithAugust 6, 2021

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Seafood in Washington State

Salmon. Oysters. Dungeness crab. Scallops. Halibut. Shrimp. Clams. The seas surrounding Washington State are full of fish and shellfish, all contributing to the local economy, diners' plates, and indigenous and cultural traditions. The state has 75 fish ports dotting its…

Annika SampsonJuly 29, 2021

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Bright + Sunny Ginger Beer

“It’s greater than the sum of its parts,” Miranda LeonJones says. She’s talking about her Bright & Sunny Ginger Beer. Naturally fermented and made from four ingredients, there’s a “magic” element that happens when wild yeast meets organic ginger, cane sugar,…

Annika SampsonJuly 5, 2021

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June is Washington Dairy Month

June is Dairy Month in Washington State - and it’s a great reminder to seek out local dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and more! Washington has many local dairies producing a wide variety of gourmet and…

Micha IdeJune 24, 2021

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WA Food & Farm Finder Helps Bowman Farms Collaborate with Other Farmers

Mark Bowman, North Olympic Development Council's Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator and goat farmer at Bowman Farms inspires us to use the Food & Farm Finder in interesting ways and also shares about his fun, ready-to-go goat package for aspiring farmers.

Lisa VaughnJune 23, 2021

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Celebrate Moms with Bent Gate’s Collaborative and Creative Bundles

Mother’s Day is just around the corner: May 9th, 2021. How about honoring the special moms in your life with a "Mother’s Day Bundle" full of locally grown, produced and harvested goodies that will be sure to delight?

Lisa VaughnApril 20, 2021

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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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What’s in a name?: Hopscotch Farm + Cannery

Remember childhood days jumping through colorful chalk-drawn squares on the sidewalk? That memory reminded Meghan Mix of the daily “jumping” needed to make her farming dream a reality.

Maressa ValliantMarch 16, 2021

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