Tag: farming
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From finance office to farm field: Aash Farms is building a resilient, sustainable brand from the ground up
“I was an analyst for 15 years in corporate finance and building that analyst’s brain allowed me to just think about food in a little bit of a deeper way,” said Aashay Savla, owner-operator of Aash Farms. “As I explored…
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How will the statewide drought declaration affect King County local food?
Climate change is making drought conditions increasingly common in Washington state, and this year is no exception. In April, the Department of Ecology declared a drought across nearly the entire state. The Seattle, Everett, and Tacoma metro area is excluded…
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‘We want anybody who eats to be able to learn about and access local food’ – Eat Local First’s Washington Food & Farm Finder relaunched
The Eat Local First collaborative describes its work to enhance connections between consumers and local farmers and food businesses in communities across Washington as changing things for the better. “Local food offers the best nutrition, produces less waste, and supports…
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More land, less farms: 2022 Census of Agriculture highlights the importance of supporting small and mid-size farmers in King County
Since 1840, the United States Department of Agriculture has been collecting data on agricultural production across the country, including crop types, producer characteristics, farm incomes and many other datapoints every five years. All of this is compiled into the Census…
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Fresh produce in February: Farmbox Greens’ hydroponic farm growing microgreens year-round
Imagine a farm. You probably think of a rural location, with rows of plants growing out of soil and soaking up the sun. However, in the center of Seattle, there is a successful farm operating with none of these features.…
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‘Connections are first and foremost’ – join Seattle Good Business Network for Good Food Connections 2024
King County’s modern food system is incredibly complex, with farmers, fishers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, food recovery, businesses, non-profits, food service, and food banks comprising just some of the actors in the local food system. With such a diversity,…
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Viva Farms expanding to serve more farmers in King County through education and land access
King County can be a hard place to break into farming. Land is prohibitively expensive, existing farmers and farm supports are clustered in rural communities, and food businesses have more competition than anywhere else in the state. However, Viva Farms…
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Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund now accepting grant applications
Demand for organic products in King County has been increasing rapidly over the past decade. However, many local producers struggle to afford the upfront cost of transitioning to organic or regenerative agricultural practices. To support farmers’ financial viability, Tilth Alliance…
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King County food activists win advocate of the year and lifetime achievement awards from Tilth Alliance
Each year, Tilth Alliance names a Farmer and an Advocate of the Year. The awards are nominated by members of the agricultural community and given to individuals who have had a profound impact on Washington state’s food system and on…
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Falling River Meats opens local, ethical, and sustainable deli in North Bend
Tucked into an unassuming storefront in historic downtown North Bend is an inspiring vision of the future of King County’s food system. The smells of fresh bread and sizzling beef are as enticing as the cases of fresh cuts of…