Reports from the Rural Development USDA Meeting
On Wednesday, May 22nd, NABC’s Executive Director Mike Peroni, and Latinx Business Development Program (LBDP) Director, Alex Perez, had the opportunity to present to Washington’s Rural Development USDA team. Perez presented a summary of his work with Latinx Farming communities. The presentation outlined LBDP’s outreach efforts and was well received. Following the presentation, Washington’s Deputy State…
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Secures an Additional $4.1 Million in Funding for Southwest Washington Grain Project
The $4.1 million will be used for the Port of Chehalis to construct a public grain storage and transloading facility to allow local farmers to move grain via rail. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez’s funding request can be found here, and community letters of support can be found here. “In 2019, the SW WA Grower’s Cooperative was formed and…
NABC Hosts USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small
On February 13, USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited the Skagit Valley and met with agricultural leaders in Western Washington. Her tour included a visit of the Puget Sound Food Hub (PSFH) warehouse, and later a roundtable discussion at The Vinery in the Skagit Valley, Attendees at the roundtable discussion included NABC Executive Director Mike…
Whether you are a seasoned farmer or just starting to grow your own food, challenges may arise. If you have homesteading questions, come to the Whatcom Farm Expo March 1st! This is an opportunity to network with peers and professionals about a spectrum of topics related to farming. With over 40 exhibitors, demonstrative workshops, and speakers there is something for everyone! Visit our website for more details: www.whatcomcd.org/whatcom-farm-expo ... See MoreSee Less
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Love local food? Let us curate a weekly selection of locally produced items with our new PSFH Farm Box! From vegetables to yogurt, pasta to chicken, our new farm-to-table subscription will allow you to celebrate and savor local food directly from the farmers and producers who comprise our co-op.
We plan to launch our farm box this spring and we’d like to know what items you’d be interested in receiving. Fill out the form at the following link to tell us what sustainably produced foods you’d enjoy and secure your spot today: form.jotform.com/242966525552060. ... See MoreSee Less
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Agriculture Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Course
This course will walk you through the steps to create a farm business plan through weekly online classes with guest speaker farmers and resource providers and connections in regional groups. This is an in-depth farm and food business planning course. We will walk you through the necessary steps to create a business plan for an existing farm-based business or a completely new enterprise. Join weekly online classes with a statewide cohort of new and beginning farm businesses, hearing from a full line-up of guest experts and farmer speakers, and engaging in regional groups for more networking and community-based support.
Tuesdays, January 21- March 11, 2025, 6-8pm with in-person intensives on March 8
Location: Virtual, statewide with Spanish interpretation
Cost: $200 Scholarships available to anyone for whom the class fee is a barrier
More information and registration:
www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/courseregistration ... See MoreSee Less
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