Sustainable Links
Agricultural Institutions
Farmers Market Resource Guide
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service publishes the Farmers Market Resource
Guide. The Guide list grants, programs and other financial and information
resources available from public and private organizations and gives details
about more than 100 projects and grants available to help start or improve
farmers markets.
The Farmers Market Resource Guide, which will be periodically updated, is
available online at www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/Consortium/ResourceGuide.htm
or a printed copy can be obtained by contacting the Agricultural Marketing Service,
Marketing Services Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 2646, South Bldg.,
Washington, DC 20250, 202-720-8317.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program
has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and
good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.
The program, part of USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service, funds projects and conducts outreach designed to improve agricultural systems.
Andy McGuire
Washington SARE Coordinator
Washington State University
WSU Cooperative Extension
Center for Sustaining Ag and NR
Ephrata, Washington 98823
509.754.2011x413
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Organic Foods Program
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504
organic~at~agr.wa.gov
Washington State
Department of Agriculture
Small Farm & Direct Marketing Program
Kelli Sanger, Direct Marketing Coordinator
P: 360-902-2057
smallfarms~at~agr.wa.gov
The Small Farm & Direct Marketing Program works to improve the status of small farms in Washington.
The mission of the program is to increase the economic viability of small farms, build community vitality
and improve the environmental quality of the region.
Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources (CSANR)
Cindy Murray-Armstrong, Assistant to the Director
P: 253-445-4626
F: 253-445-4579
csanr~at~wsu.edu
WSU's CSANR works to develop and foster agriculture and natural resource management that is economically viable,
environmentally sound and socially acceptable through interdisciplinary relationships between WSU, growers,
industry, environmental groups, agencies and the people of Washington.
Organic Farm Statistics (WSU)
Washington State University Small Farms Program
Marcia Ostrom, Director
P: 253-445-4514
F: 253-445-4621
mrostrom~at~wsu.edu
WSU's Small Farms Program works with communities to foster profitable family farms,
land stewardship and access to healthy food.
Agriculture-Related Non-Profit Organizations
American Farmland Trust—Pacific NW Office
Cascade Harvest Coalition
Cascade Harvest Coalition
4649 Sunnyside Avenue North Room 123
Seattle, WA 98103
mary~at~oz.net
The mission of the Cascade Harvest Coalition is to promote and revitalize the local food
and farm system by working collaboratively with farming and non-farming communities.
The Coalition operates a number of programs in the areas of local product identification
and consumer education (Puget Sound Fresh), farm transition and farmer education
(Washington FarmLink), farmer-consumer linkages (Harvest Celebrations), farmer-policy
maker connections (Western Washington Ag Summit) and creating new markets
(Farm to College Pilot Project).
CFRA
info~at~cfra.org
The Center for Rural Affairs works to strengthen family farms and ranches, small businesses and rural communities
through action-oriented programs addressing social, economic and environmental issues. Established in 1973, the
Center is a private nonprofit based in Nebraska.
Community Food Security Coalition
Earth Cycle Farm
The purpose of Earth Cyclers Non-profit Corporation is to research, develop and demonstrate an ecologically sustainable system of agriculture and rural lifestyle. The results of a 33 year study of sustainable farming methods at Earth Cycle nonprofit research farm at Edwall, WA indicate that the most effective way to combat, or even to stop, global warming is not to change energy policies so much as to change agricultural policies and practices.
Holistic Management International
1010 Tijeras Ave. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
USA
(505) 842-5252
Or email:
hmi~at~holisticmanagement.org
Holistic Management International seeks to restore deteriorating landscapes and the lives
of the people dependent on them using practical, low-cost solutions. We are cooperation
focused and results oriented. We aren’t married to specific solutions, but sustainable results.
Our cutting-edge ideas have influenced the conversations, views and policies of government
agencies, business leaders, agricultural producers and environmental groups.
LocalHarvest
LocalHarvest
220 21st Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831/475-8150
Fax: 831/401-2418
E-mail (preferred): Use form on LocalHarvest.org
The freshest, healthiest, most flavorful organic food is what's grown closest to you. Use LocalHarvest's website
to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you
can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
P.O. Box 396
Pine Bush, NY 12566
P: 845-361-5201
campaign~at~sustainableagriculture.net
Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance
The New Farm®
The Rodale Institute®, a global leader in regenerative agriculture, is devoted to
innovative agriculture research, outreach and training through The New Farm® programs.
The Institute’s web site, www.NewFarm.org
reaches a global community of food producers
to exchange valuable "farmer-to-farmer know-how." NewFarm.org presents expert resources for
crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and
community-building collaborations. NewFarm.org is an electronic magazine covering the
successes and challenges of organic and sustainable farming nationwide and beyond.
At NewFarm.org, the mission is to inform, encourage, equip and inspire farmers with the
support they need to take the important transition steps toward regenerative agriculture.
Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit
public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The
OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering,
children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and
other key topics. We are the only organization in the US focused exclusively on promoting
the views and interests of the nation's estimated 50 million organic and socially
responsible consumers.
Organic Farmers Action Network (OFAN)
Brise Tencer
Organic Farming Research Foundation
P.O. Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-426-6606, 831-426-6670 fax
www.ofrf.org
action~at~ofrf.org
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is a non-profit whose mission is
to sponsor research related to organic farming practices, to disseminate
research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting
organic production systems, and to educate the public and decision-makers
about organic farming issues.
PCC Farmland Fund
The PCC Farmland Fund works to secure threatened farmland and move it into
organic production. The Fund's primary focus is on large, functional land-
scapes of local, regional and statewide importance so protection can be
extended to biodiversity and wildlife habitat as well as to farmers and
farming communities. The Fund is an independent, community-supported 501(c)3
non-profit land trust founded PCC Natural Markets in 1999.
The Rodale Institute
The Rodale Institute works with people worldwide to achieve a regenerative food
system that renews environmental and human health working with the philosophy
that "Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People ®
The New Farm®
The Rodale Institute®, a global leader in regenerative agriculture, is devoted to
innovative agriculture research, outreach and training through The New Farm® programs.
The Institute’s web site, www.NewFarm.org
reaches a global community of food producers
to exchange valuable "farmer-to-farmer know-how." NewFarm.org presents expert resources for
crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and
community-building collaborations. NewFarm.org is an electronic magazine covering the
successes and challenges of organic and sustainable farming nationwide and beyond.
At NewFarm.org, the mission is to inform, encourage, equip and inspire farmers with the
support they need to take the important transition steps toward regenerative agriculture.
Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland
Small Potatoes Gleaning Project
Rio Thomas
P: 206-966-2533
glean~at~openaccess.org
We work with farmers in Whatcom County to make use of 'surplus' crops which would otherwise go to waste.
The farmers contact us, we then organize volunteers to glean and distribute the food to our eight Food Banks,
four Soup Kitchens and other food distribution sites.
We also do educational outreach on hunger awareness and nutrition. We are advocates for family farmers,
buying local and are involved in working with one of our local school districts to implement Farm to School.
South Widbey Tilth
3830 S 530 E
Greenbank WA 98253
P: 360-678-4168
prscot~at~whidbey.net
South Whidbey Tilth is a nonprofit corporation and a chapter of Washington
Tilth Association since 1982. We promote sustainable agriculture education and
activities. Located on 11 acres on Whidbey Island at Thompson Road and SR 525.
Call 360-331-2133, write PO Box 252, Langley WA 98253, email
info~at~southwhidbeytilth.org
thefutureisorganic.net
Chrysalis Farm at Tolstoy
Grower of Organic Produce & Botanicals
33495 Mill Canyon Rd.
Davenport, WA 99122
P: 509-725-0610
chrys~at~thefutureisorganic.net
The FUTURE is ORGANIC.net is a website maintained by Chrys Ostrander, a farmer at
Tolstoy Farm near Davenport, WA. It serves as a source and a gateway to numerous sustainable
agriculture web-based resources of interest regionally, statewide and locally to Eastern Washington.
Tilth Producers
Tilth Producers, a Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, is the organic
and sustainable farm organization of Washington State. A membership
organization of over 500 Washington growers, Tilth Producers fosters and
promotes ecologically sound, sustainable agriculture in the interest of
environmental preservation, human health and social equity.
VivaTierra
Addie Pobst
P: 360-855-3195
F: 360-855-2430
addie~at~cffresh.com
info~at~vivatierra.com
VivaTierra.com is a collaborative effort by three Washington farms-a dairy and two apple orchards-to supply
organic foods directly to consumers. From our convenient on-line shopping site we sell a variety of premium
organic Washington apples, juices and farmstead cheeses shipped directly from the farm to the lucky recipient.
Orders are carefully hand-packed, then sent by UPS to any destination(s) in the continental US. Choose from
one of our combinations, or pick your favorite apple varieties and customize your own gift box. We invite you to
take a few moments to view our offerings, and learn more about the growers, details and characteristics of
available apple varieties, as well as organic agriculture itself.
Washington State Farmers Market Association
Western Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
Jill Davies, Interim Director
PO Box 59
Victor, MT 59875
rivercare~at~blackfoot.net
406-642-3601
WSU Farm Family Support Network
The Farm Family Support Network is focused on helping those farm families
that are experiencing financial stress understand their situation and then develop
realistic survival strategies or an exit plan that will preserve as much of their
equity as possible. In the beginning consulting activity was centered on apple
producing families located in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. The service
has now been extended to dairy producers, dry land farmers, and other small farm
entities throughout the State of Washington.
We are a free and confidential consulting service available to any ag producer in
the State of Washington. I would encourage you to visit our web site for information
about The WSU Farm Family Support Network.
Peter V. Rodionoff
Coordinator
WSU Farm Family Support Network
509-667-6540
1-800-469-2981
1-866-791-2293 (se habla español)
509-667-6561- FAX
www.ffsn.wsu.edu
Farms
Alm Hill Gardens
3550 Alm Road
Everson, WA 98247
360-966-4157
Alm Hill Gardens is a small, 47 acre diversified fruit, flower, and vegetable family farm. We
have been involved in sustainable as well as organic agriculture for the past 30 years.
Big Dog Lavender Farm, Merrilee Runyan
Blackberry Hill Farm Bicycle Inn
Blackberry Hill Farm sits in the middle of seven sun-filled, quiet acres of
field and forest with a spring fed pond and 200 foot fir trees. Apples, pear
apples, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, salmonberries and
thimbleberries may be picked in season.
Blue Heron Farm
Blue Heron Farm is located near the town of Rockport, in the wet but
enchanting foothills of the upper Skagit Valley. We have been farming
here since 1979, and growing bamboo since 1981. We were among the first
members of the Northwest Chapter of the American Bamboo Society and
Washington Tilth Producers, the organic growers organization. Our food crops
include organic raspberries, blueberries, garlic, carrots, potatoes and winter
squash. We offer bulk purchases for canning, freezing and winter storage.
Cascadian Farm® Home Farm
The Cascadian Farm® Home Farm is nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking North Cascades mountain range. Our 20-acre berry farm in western Washington's Upper Skagit Valley is the birthplace of Cascadian Farm® Organic.
Charley's Farm
(509) 448-5374 (between 8 AM - 6 PM PST)
Postal address
Charley and Ginny Hein
54 E. Stutler Rd.
Spokane, WA 99224
Electronic mail
Sales and General Information: charleysfarm~at~att.net
We sell gourmet garlic (30 varieties), for eating and growing, and quality cedar birdhouses.
We have recently added new books that cover a variety of subjects related to sustainability,
farming and animals.
Dog Mountain Farm
Dog Mountain Farm serves the Snoqualmie Valley community and Seattle area
by providing Certified Naturally Grown farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, herbs, and flowers.
Earth Cycle Farm
The purpose of Earth Cyclers Non-profit Corporation is to research, develop and demonstrate an ecologically sustainable system of agriculture and rural lifestyle. The results of a 33 year study of sustainable farming methods at Earth Cycle nonprofit research farm at Edwall, WA indicate that the most effective way to combat, or even to stop, global warming is not to change energy policies so much as to change agricultural policies and practices.
Edeldal Farm & Little House Rugs
Full Circle Farm
PO Box 608, Carnation, Washington 98014
phone 425.333.4677 - fax 425.333.4678
www.fullcirclefarm.com
info~at~fullcirclefarm.com
Full Circle Farm is a 260 acre certified organic produce farm located in Carnation, Washington along the
banks of Griffin Creek and the Snoqualmie River. We cultivate over 75 varieties of fruits, vegetables and
herbs ranging from bunched greens and baby vegetables to specialty herbs and flowers (edible and ornamental).
Our top quality produce is available through our CSA Program, and found in local Farmers Markets, finer restaurants and grocery stores.
http://www.greenvalleyfarm.net/
Green Valley Farm is a certified organic community supported agriculture (CSA) farm.
We are pleased to provide wholesome organic and nutrient rich produce to subscribers in
our community. We will have available an assortment of produce, two dozen different
vegetables and herbs, which will change throughout the season.
Hagell's Organic Produce
Hagell's Organic Produce has 9 acres of fruit, vegetables and alfalfa. The soft fruit includes peaches,
apricots, cherries and plucots. Vegetables: tomatoes, melons, peppers, carrots, beets, eggplant.
We also grow vegetables on contract. We grow alfalfa and grass alfalfa hay.
We are located in the desert of the Okanogan Valley and can be contacted at 509-826-1813
or by email at
bedrock1920~at~yahoo.com
Holmquist Hazelnut Orchards
Holmquist Hazelnut Orchards, nestled in the heart of Whatcom County is one
of the largest producing hazelnut orchards in the state of Washington.
La Ferme de Metras, LLC
Farmstead Cheese & Willapa Hills Natural Lamb
Rosehip Farm & Garden
Rosehip Farm & Garden is a small diversified farm is historic Coupeville
on Whidbey Island. We grow a mix of vegetables, including many heirloom varieties.
We also offer cut flowers and some bedding plants. Although not certified, we
grow all our crops without the use of chemicals or pesticides. Our markets include
CSA, Farmers Market and local restaurants.
Sunshine Orchards and Farm Market
The Root Connection Farm
The Root Connection Farm is Washington's oldest share farm—connecting
members with fresh veggies and their share of the farm since 1987.
Tolt River Farm & Crafts
A family farm run by Mark "the beekeeper" and Karen Johns, Tolt River Farm &
Crafts,LLC is home to Misty Mountain Honey. We offer pure Pacific Northwest
varietal honeys and naturally-aromatic beeswax candles, handcrafted by Karen.
www.quillisascutcheese.com
More to come.
www.ourorchard.com
Nicholson Orchards
PO Box 55
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-4207
WashingtonOrganic.com
WA Organic Tree Fruit Growers Association
More information available here.
Natural Foods Industry
Kalani Organica
217 Terry Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109
All Kalani Coffees are 100% Certified Organic, Shade-grown arabica beans. Our West Coast style is a hot,
fast, gas fired drum-style roast, producing the deepest flavor & fullest body coffee for our varietal blends.
Our commitment is to offer fresh roasted organic coffees while honoring our growers
with premium compensation and preserving environmental ethics. Kalani also gives
back to the environment and it citizens, globally and locally by donating a 1% One
World Tax to selected organizations.
Nature's Way Food
Specializing in vegetarian whole food cooking
Private Cooking Classes, Hands-on Cooking Sessions, Personal Chef ,
Chef for Special Events, Cooking Instructor, and Nutritional Therapist
www.NaturesWayFood.com
Chef~at~NaturesWayFood.com
(425) 640-2952
Organic Valley Family of Farms
CROPP Cooperative
One Organic Way
LaFarge, WI 54639
Fax: 608-625-3025
Toll-free Phone: 888-444-6455
organic~at~organicvalley.com
Organic Valley is a farmer-owned cooperative producing the high quality organic milk, cheese, eggs, meat, soy milk, juice and other products.
http://organicvalley.coop
PCC Natural Markets
PCC is the nation's largest consumer-owned natural food retailer with nearly
40,000 member-owners in the greater Seattle area. Find expert information on
food, agriculture and nutrition in the current and archived issues of the
monthly paper, Sound Consumer. Browse the "Issues and Actions" section of
our Web site www.pccnaturalmarkets.com
for help on your project. Or, register for delicious cooking classes online.
Skagit Food Co-op
The Skagit Valley Food Co-op, anchoring the corner of 1st Street and Division in downtown Mount Vernon, WA, is a co-operative natural foods market, providing fresh local and organic produce and wholesome dry goods to community members since 1973. The Co-op’s next door Deli offers sit-down service, a salad bar, custom sandwiches and coffee beverages, as well as healthy delicious pre-packaged foods, both savory and sweet, and full catering capabilities. The Food Co-op works with a variety of local farmers and suppliers to uphold our standards of freshness and quality. Anchored firmly in co-op principles, the Skagit Valley Food Co-op offers selection and resources to the community at-large, with membership benefits, workshops, and opportunities to connect to community resources. Our employees are member-owners, with benefits and profit-sharing available.
United Natural Foods, Inc.
United Natural Foods, Inc., (UNFI) is the first distribution company in the US to be fully
certified as a handler of organic products. UNFI is a full line natural products distributor
offering wholesale service to all classes of trade, including natural food stores, supermarkets,
foodservice accounts and buying clubs throughout the US. The Western Region includes
locations in Rocklin, CA, Fontana, CA, Auburn, WA and Denver, CO.
Other Resources
2006 Farming Sourcebook
The 2006 Farming Sourcebook is a one-stop source of information for producers, processors,
suppliers and supporting services such as extension educators and consultants. Contains valuable
information on: Marketing, Certification and Labeling, Management Practices, Soil Health, Water Use
and Quality, Pest Management, Habitat Conservation, Seeds and Starts, Smart Energy Use and more.
ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
The ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service is the Web site of the
ATTRA project, created and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology
(NCAT) and funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's
Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Visit www.ncat.org for more information on
our sustainable agriculture projects and publications.
Looking for the latest sustainable ag information? Then you'll want to subscribe to the free
Weekly Harvest newsletter. Weekly Harvest features current sustainable agriculture news
and resources gleaned from the Internet by staff of the ATTRA - National Sustainable
Agriculture Information Service.
We look forward to keeping you up to speed on recent developments in the
sustainable agriculture field. Remember, the Weekly Harvest newsletter is a free service of
the ATTRA project and you can choose to unsubscribe at any time.
Corporate Agribusiness Research Project
Friends of Skagit County
P.O. Box 2632
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
P: 360-419-0988
info~at~friendsofskagitcounty.org
Friends of Skagit County is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to growth management advocacy. We are:
People dedicated to preserving Skagit County's rural character by protecting the natural environment; supporting
sustainable resource-based economies; and promoting livable urban communities for present and future generations.
You can learn more about us at our web site:
www.friendsofskagitcounty.org
or by contacting us directly at the addresses above.
Food & Agriculture Organizations in Washington State
Web directory includes listings for: Sustainable Agriculture organizations, resources, public policy, nutrition, land preservations, hunger, environment, economic development, culinary community, community gardens and urban agriculture, children's gardens and marketing.
HumanLinks Foundation
more info to come
Local Harvest
220 21st Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831/475-8150
Fax: 831/401-2418
LocalHarvest maintains a definitive and reliable "living" public nationwide directory of small
farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources. Our search engine helps people find
products from family farms, local sources of sustainably grown food, and encourages them
to establish direct contact with small farms in their local area. Our online store helps small
farms develop markets for some of their products beyond their local area.
Insect Orchard Monitoring Manual Available Online
A manual for monitoring of orchard pests, natural enemies and diseases of apple, pear and
cherry is now available on-line. The manual, which includes 51 pages of text and 22 sheets of
color photos, was compiled by Naná Simone, pest management consultant and director of Center
for Agricultural Partnership Hispanic Orchardist IPM Education Program. The manual is available
in both English and Spanish. Go to
www.agcenter.org/progpest.html
to download the manual.
movingimages.org
Moving Images Video Project, "television in the public interest". Melissa Young, producer.
Since 1987, Moving Images has been producing and distributing television and video programs on the
environment and human rights. Many are utilized by activist groups in public education campaigns.
Recent award winning productions include: Another World is Possible [World Social Forum],
Not for Sale [patents and GMO's - partially filmed with Washington farmers], Net Loss: The Storm Over Salmon
Farming [issues parallel those for industrial agriculture] and How Can I Keep on Singing?
[stories of women in the rural West 100 years ago].
www.SustainableConnections.org
www.livingeconomies.org
Sustainable Connections is a business network establishing and supporting a local living economy that
sustains itself, our community and a healthy environment. We envision a local economic system that is the
standard for sustainability. Our mission is to empower local business and consumer behavior that promotes
a vibrant community and a healthy environment. We are part of a national network, the Business Alliance for
Local Living Economies (BALLE).
www.SustainableTable.org
Sustainable Table is a consumer campaign developed by the Global Resource Action Center for the
Environment (GRACE). It was launched to help fill in the gaps in the sustainable food movement, and
to help direct consumers to the leading organizations who are working on the issue. Instead of becoming
overwhelmed by all the problems surrounding our food supply, Sustainable Table celebrates the joy
of food and eating.
Terre-Source LLC
Tamara N. Thomas, P.E.
(425) 844-6068
tnthomas~at~terre-source.com
Consulting - compost~at~terre-source.com
Permitting - legal~at~terre-source.com
Terre-Source is a versatile, service oriented consulting firm focused on helping the compost
industry with permitting, compliance issues, design, construction, process efficiency,
product quality, and marketing.
Tierra Learning Center
12000 Sunitsch Canyon Road
Leavenworth, WA 98826
info~at~tierralearningcenter.org
1-866-548-6880
tierralearningcenter.org
Where Spirit and Action connect in an extraordinary natural setting.
Tierra Learning Center is a nonprofit retreat and conference center located on 315
sustainably-maintained acres on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains near Leavenworth,
WA. Our mission is to create transformative ways of being in the world by fostering spirituality,
social change, and their interdependence. We welcome all groups representing the diversity
of our society.
Other
www.aboutlistening.com
Jeff Goebel
Goebel and Associates
P.O. Box 2503
Redmond, OR 97756
P: 503-868-9072
goebel~at~palouse.net
Goebel and Associates is an international business that specializes in helping people attain
their goals through conflict resolution (at all levels—intra-and inter-personal and inter-group)
and consensus building.
Earth Ministry
Our Mission: Earth Ministry helps connect Christian faith with care and justice for all creation.
Our work engages individuals and congregations in knowing God more fully through deepening
relationships with all God's creation. We believe that through this experience both personal lives
and cultures can be transformed. These transformations include discovering a world view that
sees creation as a revelation of God, practicing simplified living and environmental stewardship,
and seeking justice for all God's creation. Together these enhance the vitality of the Christian faith.