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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."
Annual Membership Drive!! |
Become a member Complete our application: PDF versioń or webpage version and mail to PO Box 48, Carnation, WA 98014, or use our new Paypal safe online payment option below! Members share a vision of developing a sustainable agricultural base, providing safe, wholesome food to our communities, while preserving the unique ecosystem surrounding us. Your membership at any level supports our efforts for local, healthy, sustainable and organically grown food production in the Snoqualmie and Snohomish Valleys. We are the only agricultural organization of our kind in King County, and now, more than ever, we seek your support. Membership benefits include (depending on membership level): Voting privileges, list-serve discussions, monthly membership potluck meetings, inclusion in our 'Directory' (printed and on our website), invitations to special Tilth events, focus groups and workshops, farm visits, discounts at SVT sponsored activities, networking and sharing of resources, and the ability to help influence positive change in agriculture in our region. We have several different membership levels: Directory: Growers, Businesses and Organizations: who are involved in local, healthy and sustainable practices are encouraged to join us at this level which means you will be included in our annual printed directory and on our website (we are improving both of these features for 2009. Members at this level have all of the benefits of membership. $45/ annually General:Small farms, Gardeners & Community: can strengthen our organization by becoming a member, participating in our meetings, joining our committees, participating on our Board of Directors, participate in list-serve discussions, and enjoying all other benefits of memberships (excluding inclusion in our Directory). $30/ annually Student/ Low income/ Half-year: for those in our community who would like to support and participate in our work, but are limited financially we welcome you at this lower membership fee. This is also geared for those that would like to join later in our 'annual year', after April and do not want to pay a full year fee with the hope you will renew in October. $15 To become a member you can either print and mail us your membership application
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Donating Supporters: Please show your support through
donations to our efforts. These efforts include advocating for policies
favorable to local and sustainable agriculture at the local and regional levels;
construction and management of food system infrastructure
such as the farmers market shelters, commercial kitchen, equipment and resource
cooperatives and more. These members will be sent periodic updates, invitations
to special events, periodic newsletters, appreciation events and more, though
they will
not be voting members or included in our list-serve. All donations at this level
are tax-deductable. $20 or more will help greatly!
Your Membership and Donations help to:
Join Sno-Valley Tilth and help promote biologically sound, socially equitable, sustainable agriculture, develop the relationship between farms and the community, and expand the production of safe, wholesome food within the Snoqualmie and Snohomish valleys.
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