Business is Growing for North Sound Food Hub Farmers

On May 27th, the North Sound Food Hub opened for business to serve farms in Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan Counties as well as commercial and institutional customers throughout the Puget Sound region. A USDA Value Added Producer Grant is funding NABC to provide technical assistance to several farmer-owned food hubs, including the North Sound…

Red Mountain Organics — A New Farming Enterprise

Established in 2011, Red Mountain Organics currently farms 28 acres, specializing in growing certified organic medicinal herbs to supply regional and national processors of natural remedies. The farm also grows certified organic broccoli and cabbage to supply regional wholesale distributors. Clay Godbolt, owner of Red Mountain Organics began his exploration of horticulture working at Lyon’s…

Fred Berman To Join NABC’s Team of Agricultural Industry Professionals

We’re pleased to announce that Fred Berman, formerly at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), will be joining NABC’s team of professionals on June 3! “Fred’s passion for food systems work coupled with his many years of experience as a farmer, a small business owner, and as an agricultural professional with WSDA will be a perfect fit toward the…

Policies and Profits — The Power of Institutional Markets for Farmers

Washington hospitals are leading the nation in sustainable food procurement. Fresh local food purchasing is good news for patients, doctors, and of course — farmers! After four grueling days in labor with her first child, Kathy Pryor’s best friend gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy. Because of the long and difficult delivery,…

Mixin’ it Up at the Hub!

  On Monday, April 15, NABC joined farmers, chefs, and food producers from around NW WA at Bow Hill Blueberries (Bow, WA) to discuss opportunities for regional food hub development in the region. Susan and Harley Soltes, owners of Bow Hill Blueberries, hosted the gathering. Susan and Harley recently bought the farm, formerly Anderson Blueberry…

Regional Food Hub Kicks off 2013 Season

NABC provides technical assistance to multiple regional food hubs. Together, these partnerships are simplifying and supporting the process of getting good, local food from farm to plate through online sales platforms to facilitate sales, and a physical aggregation and distribution facility to overcome logistical challenges. Local food systems research nationally and regionally shows that one of…