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 as a crucial sales outlet for all kinds of farmers and local vendors, from...
Farmers Markets Survive – and Thrive – in the Wake of COVID-19
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 and blueberries grow in the fields, offering plump and juicy delights to those who...
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 Tyne first visited Whatcom County, this feeling was immediate. After meeting at the 10,000...
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 coast, and each of those is home to fleets of boats and fishermen and...
“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, lime juice, and water.
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 unique products for sale in their farm stores, at farmers markets and through local grocers...
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.
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?
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 the foreground. It’s beautiful. In so many ways. We agree 1000%. However, we need...
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.