Sustainable Agriculture
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21 Acres
Contact: Gretchen Garth
PO Box 828
Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: 206-442-2061
E-mail: generalinfo [at] 21acres.org
Web: http://www.21acres.org
21 Acres is a new project in the Sammamish Valley that brings together farmers, families and young people in an effort to demonstrate agricultural and environmental sustainability. The Agricultural Center is due for construction in 2007 and contains space for farmers to sell the produce they grow, classrooms for educating next generation farmers, and a community kitchen for farmers, school children, caterers, chefs, and families who want to create value-added products. The Back 18 Farm and Trails is being developed with the help of community organizations and volunteers, and in partnership with Growing Washington, some of the acreage is being cultivated to grow produce specifically for sale to King County schools. The Community Gardens continue to serve a large group of garden enthusiasts. 21 Acres is devoted to helping the regional food system grow and has created one of the first Farm to Cafeteria positions in the country.
Cascade Harvest Coalition
Contact: Mary Embleton
4649 Sunnyside Ave N #123
Seattle, Washington 98103
Phone: 206-632-0606
Email: mary [at] oz.net
Web: http://www.cascadeharvest.org/
The Cascade Harvest Coalition is the primary forum for individuals, organizations and agencies working on programs to enhance and sustain agriculture in Western Washington. The Coalition works with farmers, farmers markets, retailers and institutions to increase awareness and sales of locally grown farm products in the 12-county "Puget Sound Fresh" region. A farm guide is produced and distributed each year. To help keep family farms in business, the Coalition operates Washington FarmLink, a statewide program to match aspiring farmers with landowners. FarmLink also maintains a resource center and sponsors workshops on sustainable farming and marketing strategies. Each fall Coalition members sponsor Harvest Celebration Days, annual events that attract thousands of families to visit more than 100 local farms and ranches throughout Washington.
Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources
Chris Feise, Director
Washington State University
7612 Pioneer Way E, Kalkus Hall #317
Puyallup, WA 98371-4998
Phone: 253-445-4626
Email: feise [at] wsu.edu
Web: http://csanr.wsu.edu
The Center was established by Washington State University in 1991 to promote sustainability in agriculture, natural resources and local communities through education and applied research. The Center facilitates linkages between WSU researchers, farmers, the food industry, environmental organizations, and public agencies on a broad range of initiatives across the state.
Growing Washington Contact: Clayton Burrows
3510 Fremont Ave N #352
Seattle, WA 98103Phone: 206-719-0056
Email: clayton [at] growingwashington.orgWeb: http://www.growingwashington
Growing Washington is a project-based non-profit created by young farmers. It focuses its energies on-the-ground to complete tangible, measurable, and replicable advances toward a stronger and more economically potent local food and farming system. Growing Washington currently maintains a number of farm to school programs, connects local growers with local restaurants, has a charity CSA program, and helps to operate a community/incubation farm in King County.
Heifer International - Pacific Northwest Contact: Colleen Donovan
PO Box 739
Ellensburg, WA 98926Phone: 800-481-9507
Email: colleen.donovan [at] heifer.orgHeifer International’s
Organic Seed Alliance Contact: Dan Hobbs, Executive Director
PO Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368Phone: 360-385-7192
Email: info [at] seedalliance.orgWeb: http://www.seedalliance.org
Organic Seed Alliance is devoted to the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic diversity of seeds. OSA focuses on collaborative education and research, public breeding for organic systems and educating seed growers, farmers, and other seed professionals.Partnership for a Sustainable Methow Contact: Tory DeSalvo & Sandi Scheinberg, Program Coordinators
PO Box 264 104 Glover Street, Suite 209
Twisp, WA 98856Phone: 509-997-1050
Email: info [at] sustainablemethow.netWeb: http://www.sustainablemethow.net
An action-oriented non-profit group dedicated to helping create a sustainable community in the Methow Valley of North Central Washington. The Partnership hosts educational programs, publishes a local journal of sustainability and sponsors Classroom in Bloom, a half-acre garden that serves as an outdoor classroom to awaken students' senses and help them connect to healthy lifestyles and food choices.Seattle Tilth Contact: Karen Holt Luetjen, Executive Director
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Rm 1
Seattle, WA 98103Phone: 206-632-1999
Email: karenluetjen [at] seattletilth.orgWeb: http://www.seattletilth.org
The Seattle Tilth garden, located at the Good Shepherd Center in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, is an organic oasis in the heart of the city. Nationally known for starting the Master Composter program, Seattle Tilth helps educate urban gardeners both young and old. The Tilth Demonstration Gardens provide year-round models for intensive vegetable and fruit production, and the Tilth Children's Garden introduces hundreds of youngsters each year to the wonder of plants and the natural world. And each September the Tilth Organic Harvest Fair reunites country and city cousins in an annual celebration of Washington agriculture.Sno-Valley Tilth Contact: Kate Halstead
PO Box 17
Carnation, WA 98014-0017Phone: 360-794-6081
Email: info [at] snovalleytilth.orgWeb: http://www.snovalleytilth.net
Sno-Valley Tilth promotes organic and sustainable food production in the Snoqualmie and Snohomish watersheds. As a support network for local farmers, they serve as a forum for bringing together people devoted to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. In addition, they seek to educate the general public about the value and importance of sustaining our region’s farming heritage.South Whidbey Tilth Contact: Susan Prescott
PO Box 252
Langley, WA 98260Phone: 360-678-4168
Email: info [at] southwhidbeytilth.orgWeb: http://www.southwhidbeytilth.org
Founded in 1982, South Whidbey Tilth sponsors garden tours and classes, and hosts a booth at the Island County Fair to educate the public about the importance of agriculture in their community. In the year 2000, they initiated the purchase of an 11-acre site for the Tilth Farmers' Market, Sustainable Agriculture Center, and community garden.Spokane Tilth W 35 Main
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-325-6911Email: office [at] spokanetilth.org
Web:http://www.thefutureisorganic.net/spotilth.htm
Spokane Tilth is a driving force in the sustainable ag movement in the Inland Northwest. They sponsor workshops and conferences on a wide range of topics, including a Farm-to-Cafeteria Forum on direct marketing to schools.Tilth Producers of Washington Contact: Nancy Allen
PO Box 85056
Seattle, WA 98145Phone: 206-442-7620
Email: nancy [at] tilthproducers.orgWeb: http://www.tilthproducers.org
Representing organic farmers across the state, Tilth Producers publishes a quarterly journal, hosts farm walks and an annual conference, and publishes the Tilth Producers Directory. The directory, which is available both in print an online, is a comprehensive guide to our state's organic and sustainable growers, food and farm suppliers, and resource information. Individual copies of the Tilth Producers Directory are available for $3.00 from the address above. The online Tilth Placement Service includes listings of more than 40 organic farms offering apprenticeship opportunities.Vashon Island Growers Association (VIGA)
Contact: Lisa Mathias
PO Box 2894
Vashon, WA 98070
Phone: 206-498-0986
Email: VIGA-Market [at] hotmail.com
Web: http://www.vigavashon.org
The Vashon-Maury Island chapter of Washington Tilth, VIGA is devoted to promoting local agriculture and increasing the number of local farms. They host educational workshops and manage the Vashon Island Farmers Market. VIGA led a fundraising campaign to purchase land in the heart of "downtown" Vashon to ensure a permanent market site for Island farmers.
Washington Sustainable Food & Farming Network
Contact: Ellen Gray or Gale Sterrett PO Box 762
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: 360-336-9694 X 100Email: info [at] wsffn.org
Web: The Network works to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of Washington's farms by increasing the knowledge and use of sustainable and organic farming practices, and to increase state and federal support for family farms.Whatcom Farm Friends Contact: Cheryl DeHaan
PO Box 735
Lynden, WA 98264Phone: 360-354-1337
Email: wcfarmfriends [at] aol.comWeb: http://www.wcfarmfriends.com
Whatcom is one of top 100 agricultural counties in the United States, but it has lost more than 11% of its farmland in the past five years. Whatcom Farm Friends’ goal is to preserve agriculture in the county by building public awareness about the positive contribution that farming has on our economy, environment and culture. Farm Friends gives farmers unified voice on the importance of sustaining local agriculture.WSU King County Extension Food & Farms Programs Food Systems
Contact: Sylvia Kantor
Phone: 206-205-3131Email: sylvia.kantor [at] metrokc.gov
Horticulture and AgricultureContact: Todd Murray
Phone: 206-205-3121Email: todd.murray [at] metrokc.gov
Web:http://www.king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms
WSU King County Extension is cultivating a healthier, more sustainable food and farming system for King County. They are taking a systems-based approach to improving sustainable farming, food production, processing and distribution, food access, nutrition education, and community and economic development.WSU Small Farms Team Contact: Kevin Dugan, Program Coordinator
Washington State University
7612 Pioneer Way E, Kalkus Hall #317Puyallup, WA 98371-4998
Phone: 253-445-4654Email: ktdugan [at] wsu.edu
Web:http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/about/smallFarmsProgram.html
The WSU Small Farms Team is at the forefront of the sustainable agriculture movement in Washington. Composed of more than two dozen Extension faculty and small farm advocates, the team provides sound, research-based information and educational programs for farmers, consumers and decision-makers. Their website includes a wealth of information on all aspects of crop production and marketing, including a series of special reports entitled Farming in Washington.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
50 Million Farmers
http://www.energybulletin.net/22584.html
Exploring the Small Farm Dream
http://www.smallfarm.org/explorer
Sustainable Agriculture A-Z
www.ferryplazafarmersmarket.com/sustainable_ag/A-Z/index.phpTilth Producers Directory
www.tilthproducers.org/directory/tpdirportal.htmWashington Statistics on Organic Agriculture
http://csanr.wsu.edu/Organic/OrganicStats.htm
Whatcom County Farm Map
www.sconnect.org/foodfarming/farmmap
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