Any winter slowdown at Cloud Mountain Farm Center (CMFC) was short this year. The mild weather has led to an earlier spring rush for the nursery, strong attendance at CMFC’s workshops, and early blooming. The interns started in February, and the internship program, now in its third year, has grown to include interns from other…
How can King County better connect local farms to consumers; increase access to healthy, affordable foods in underserved areas; support our farmers; and create a farm-to-plate pipeline that is more resilient to the effects of climate change? King County’s Local Food Initiative put those questions to a “Kitchen Cabinet” of local food system experts, including…
A new WSDA-certified Mobile Poultry Processing Unit or “MPPU,” championed and brought to life by the Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC), has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Value-Added Producer Program. Rural Development funds will be used to defray start-up costs for the project, which provides poultry and rabbit processing…
Did you know the Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) is one of just twenty-two (22) United States Department of Agriculture designated Cooperative Development Centers? Funded by Rural Cooperative Development Grants since 2010, NABC has provided technical assistance for the formation of cooperatives including cooperative education, articles and bylaw development, incorporating and business formation, and preparation…
NABC is helping to manage and grow the Northwest Cider Association, a trade organization formed by cider and perry producers throughout the Pacific Northwest to promote awareness of regional artisanal cider and perry. Hard cider is the fastest growing segment of the beverage industry. This month we shine the spotlight on northwest cider producer, Schilling…
NABC’s Transitioning to Value-Added Products workshops encompass comprehensive training throughout the year in development of value-added products and launching them into the marketplace. Topics range from basic feasibility evaluations, advanced business planning, industry-specific production know-how, sales and marketing, tapping into financial resources, and much more. Classes are constantly developed and re-imagined in response to industry needs, whether for new…
Registration is open! Join Northwest Agriculture Business Center, Alaska Center for Economic Development, Northwest Cooperative Development Center and the Lake County Community Development Center for an informative and engaging day as experts in northwest regional food systems development share their experiences, thoughts, and strategies for creating greater community access to locally produced food. Presenters will…
Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) is currently seeking a Processing Technician and a Processing Supervisor for its Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU). To learn more about the MPPU program, please visit our website. The Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) supports agriculture businesses in northwest Washington through implementation of value-added agricultural projects. Processing access is critical to…
Whatcom County’s Cloud Mountain Farm Center will partner with the Puget Sound Food Hub to provide aggregation and distribution services for local farms which sell their products direct to supermarkets, restaurants, and food service providers though the Puget Sound Food Hub’s web site. This new enterprise will start on Monday, September 9, and will serve…
