Graduate students at the University of Washington have been working with Sno-Valley Tilth over the course of the past two months to learn more about the Snoqualmie Valley community, both past and present. These students will be continuing to work with Sno-Valley Tilth through Spring and early Summer to assist the organization with preparing plans for economic support for the local community without sacrificing the character, environment, and historical connections that have come to define the Valley.

On Tuesday, March 17, these students held a public meeting to hear feedback for what matters most to you in any discussion on economic development in the Valley. A great group of local farmers and farm supporters turned out to share ideas, big and small.

The team is now compiling all of these ideas and will present their top recommendations to SnoValley Tilth board members. The team will have approximately three months to dig into 3-4 projects and help move us towards our shared visions of a thriving agricultural economy in the Snoqualmie Valley.

If you have any questions about the meeting, UW student involvement, or the program, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at studio67@uw.edu