Business Impact NW launches Food Business Resource Center

Hi Farmers and Sno-Valley Tilth members, We all know that farmers wear many “hats”, and I wanted to say hello to all of you again with my newest hat on, which is King County Farm Business Support, at Business Impact NW. Business Impact NW launched […]

Floodplains, Fish and Farms: The Sustainable Land Strategy in Snohomish County

Can we collectively develop a plan for our floodplains that supports both fish and farms? In 2010, the Sustainable Lands Strategy (SLS) was created to tackle this challenge. Since its inception, the members representing local tribes, agencies, organizations, and farmers have been working to develop a multi-benefit approach to the floodplains within Snohomish County.

Advocacy Update: Fish, Farm, Flood 2.0

The Fish, Farm, Flood (FFF) process, initiated by King County in 2012, brought together key stakeholders to develop a plan to balance the needs of fish habitat while stewarding critical agricultural land and minimizing flood impacts.

Big Plans for a Small Cow at Summer Run Farm

Cathryn Baerwald’s Summer Run Farm is known for its produce and certified-organic garlic, but this Snoqualmie Valley farm has recently had the opportunity to diversify in a unique way, with the addition of a diminutive bovine whose large brown eyes are as sweet as the […]

WSDA Licensed Poultry Processing at Crooked Shed Farm

Tucked beneath a bigleaf maple tree on Laile Fletcher’s Crooked Shed Farm, a tidy, unassuming two-room building is big news for poultry farmers in the Snoqualmie Valley. This new facility, along with Laile’s recently-obtained WSDA Food Processor License and USDA Co-Pack Exemption, mean that farmers […]

Meat This! (An introduction to buying local meat)

We are lucky to live in such a rich agricultural community. It seems as if there is a never ending supply of amazing veggies, and with easy access to farm stands, most of us can swing into one just as easily as if we were […]

Community Roots Day at Carnation Farmers Market

Come to Carnation Farmers Market’s Community Roots Day on Tuesday, June 28th. Stay for an hour or two (or three), support the Carnation Farmers Market and SnoValley Tilth. The last Tuesday of every month is always filled with loads of market fun and lots of fresh […]

Fish Farm Flood Committee Update

What would the Snoqualmie Valley look like if we had the perfect balance of farming and wildlife habitat? How different would it look from how it looks today? As long as farmers have been farming, there have been conflicts about farmland and fish habitat across […]

Farm to Table Dinner Series

During 2014, farm to table dinners will be held in June, July and August. We will post details about these popular, delicious events as they become available.