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Washington Tilth Association Chapter
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Meaning of "Tilth"

Tilth is an Old English word used to describe the structure and quality of cultivated soil. An even older meaning describes it as the cultivation of wisdom and spirit. A soil or person in good tilth was said to be "in good heart."

The Oxford English Dictionary defines tilth as labor, work, or effort directed to useful or profitable ends, especially in regards to the cultivation of the soil.

"Tilth is something every farmer can recognize but no scientist can measure." -Walter Russell

Our Mission

Our mission is to support organic and sustainable food production practices throughout the Snoqualmie and Snohomish watersheds. We strive to bring together individuals working to support and promote biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture and connect them with consumers.

Recent Article about Agriculture in Snoqualmie Valley and the Sno-Valley Tilth, "Our Valleys farming roots go deep"

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Carnation Farmers Market Opens May 5- September 29
Tuesdays 3-7
Operated by Sno-Valley Tilth since 2005
www.carnationfarmersmarket.org

Carnation Farmers Market Expansion Project
Click here to find out more

Support our efforts to encourage and preserve organic and sustainable food production in the Snoqualmie Valley and Snohomish watersheds.  Your membership greatly supports us in working towards this mission, and is more important now than ever! Join our mailing list for future action to support sustainable agriculture in our valley and beyond.

Our Members

Sno-Valley Tilth members adhere to a set of principles aiming to encourage stewardship of the earth. We are committed to producing high-quality agricultural products while maintaining a healthy, ecologically balanced environment. We constantly strive to continue learning through on-farm research on ecologically-based, low-impact production methods.

By providing a support network for farmers in the area and educating the public on the value of local farming and the issues important to sustaining our local farming heritage, we hope to increase awareness of the value of small, localized agriculture.

Next Board of Directors Meeting: April 27, 2009 6:30 PM- Hjertoos House
Meeting Minutes and Newsletters are archived here.

2009 Board of Directors

(Alphabetical by first name)

Andrew Stout- Full Circle Farms
Claire Foster- Stuart Landing
Erick Haakenson- Jubilee Farms
Kate Halstead- Rocky Prairie Herbs
Matt Tregoning- Sol to Seed Farms
Sarah Cassidy- Oxbow Farms
Sharon Coutts- Moonshadow Farms
Siri Erickson-Brown- Local Roots Farm

2009 Executive Committee

President: Andrew Stout
Vice President: Kate Halstead
Secretary: Claire Foster
Treasurer: Sharon Coutts
Director at Large: Matt Tregoning

Board of Directors Committees

Policies and Advocacy: Andrew Stout, Erick Haakenson
Membership Policies and Outreach: Siri Erickson-Brown; support- Heidi Bohan
Farmers Market Committee: Sarah Cassidy; support- Claire Foster
Market Shelters/Commercial Kitchen: Kate Halstead, Erick Haakenson; support Heidi Bohan

We will be seeking support from our membership for other special projects and events.

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Contact Information

Executive Director: Heidi Bohan
         
425-549-0093
Carnation Farmers Market
425-333-6050
Postal address
PO Box 48
Carnation, WA 98014
E-mail
info@snovalleytilth.org

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Last modified: 04/25/09