A recent article from the Washington Post reviews further information which suggests that eating and buying local does wonders not only for the environment but also for the economy. After a long period of ambiguity, the verdict is in on how much locally owned businesses promote economic development. More than a dozen studies have shown…
Farming can be a wonderful lifestyle, but achieving financial success requires a view of farming first and foremost as a business. Beginning farmers must look at their farm as a new business with all the careful planning that entails, while existing operations must carefully evaluate how diversification or expansion might impact land, labor, capital, and…
Farming can be a wonderful lifestyle, but achieving financial success requires a view of farming first and foremost as a business. Beginning farmers must look at their farm as a new business with all the careful planning that entails, while existing operations must carefully evaluate how diversification or expansion might impact land, labor, capital, and…
You are invited to Sustainable Connections’ Whatcom Bounty Trade Expo Thursday, December 3 9 am to 3 pm at The Majestic in Bellingham Don’t miss this annual local food & agriculture trade opportunity for Farmers, Chefs, Value Added Food Processors, Caterers, Institutional Buyers, Restaurant Owners, Regional Distributors, Grocery Store Buyers Meet the Buyers Seeking Locally…
In 2010, the famous Tulips of Skagit Valley are getting a chance to be seen on the world stage. The World Tulip Summit, to take place April 13-15, 2010, first begin in London in 1900 and is coming to Skagit Valley for the first time. The event brings together festival goers, organizers, growers and delegates…
In a recent article, the Hartman Group predicts future trends of how American will obtain and consume food. The study suggests a number of notions including the advent of private label foods, like Trader Joe’s, growth of Farmer’s Markets and smaller to medium sized retail outlets which will lead to increased diversity. [S]uch evolving needs…
Small agricultural producers have recently been given better access to federal programs through the 2008 Farm Bill and the long standing programs of the Spokane County Conservation District. This workshop will be a one stop information opportunity to explore grant, loan and insurance programs that can help your farm and acreage become more profitable, sustainable…
The Community Supported Agriculture Training Center at Historic Greenbank Farm on beautiful Whidbey Island, WA is seeking eight to ten new farmer-trainees for 2010. The CSA Training Center will select new trainees on a rolling admission throughout November, December and January. Selected farmer-trainees will be exposed to a diversified cropping system of fruits and vegetables…
Thusday’s Focus on Farming was a riveting success for PSFN. We had a booth set up with the website running and staff on hand to take questions and help people sign up. Tim also put on a powerpoint presentation later in the day. All was well received and we’re proud to welcome more members into…
