A Special Event with Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served as an inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism.
Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship
WSU Snohomish County Extension, in partnership with Snohomish Conservation District, will offer Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship to help new and current farmers gain skills in business planning and direct marketing.
NABC Awarded Three Grants Totaling $471,406
The Northwest Agriculture Business Center was awarded three grants totaling $471,406 this past fall to help support its work in bringing the farm to market throughout the Puget Sound region.
Grow Your Farm! Workshop Series from WSU Extension
Three new workshops to help you farm smarter, hosted by WSU-Snohomish Extension: Marketing & Market Research for Farmers, The Joy of Farming with Spreadsheets and Lease Literacy for Farmers & Landowners.
Save the date for the 2019 Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting
Sustainable Connections invites all food businesses, farmers and fishermen to the NW Washington Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting on February 19th, 2019.
USDA Value Added Producer Grant Boot Camp Nov 15, 2018
This important USDA program has benefited many producers throughout the Puget Sound region with grant amounts ranging from less than $50,000 up to $250,000.
Snohomish County Announces Focus on Farming XV and Focus on Forestry IV
“Connect, Innovate, Grow” EVERETT, Wash., October 17, 2018 – Snohomish County today announced the details for Focus on Farming XV and Focus on Forestry IV, being held Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. During this year’s Focus on Farming—titled “Connect, Innovate, Grow”—participants will find an exciting mix of topics, ideas,…
Countdown Begins for Whidbey Island Grown Week
The second annual Whidbey Island Grown Week runs September 28-October 7. Throughout the week, island farmers, specialty food purveyors, chefs and artisan producers will join forces to create a 10-day celebration of local products and experiences. The Northwest Agriculture Business Center has been actively involved and supportive of Whidbey Island Grown since its creation in…
Twin Sisters Market Hits Record Sales
Twin Sisters Market had a record day of sales on Saturday, August 4. The markets sales have exceeded $1,000 every Saturday since June 30, and year-to-date sales are up by 75% over last year. According to Chris Elder, the market’s Founder and President, there is a noticeable uptick in Canadian shoppers who own time-share properties…