WA FarmLink Networking Event & Open House, Orting, WA March 10th, 2012; 10am – 1:30pm Sturgeon Farm, Orting, WA FREE. Registration at Brown Paper Tickets. More information here (PDF) Hosts: FarmLink/Cascade Harvest Coalition and PCC Farmland Trust, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land. This event is sponsored by the WSDA/USDA Specialty Crop Block [read full article...]
Events & Tours
Pierce Conservation District Workshop: Purchasing Farm Property, Mar. 3
As part of our work in the Puyallup Valley, we’re not only conserving land but looking to support farmers purchasing organic farmland. However, land ownership is a big step for a lot of producers, and one that requires careful consideration of many issues—from farm management goals to business planning.
That’s why we’re happy to share the details on this upcoming class offered by the Pierce Conservation District (PCD)—the farming and land management resource in Pierce County. If you’re a farmer or ever hope to buy a piece of farmland, this class will help you understand the complexity of evaluating and purchasing quality farm ground. After you attend this class, consider attending the FarmLink event the following weekend, hosted by PCC Farmland Trust and Cascade Harvest Coalition where we’ll tour two farm properties for sale in the Puyallup Valley and learn more about the FarmLink program and PCC Farmland Trusts current and future work in the Puyallup Valley.
Don’t “buy the farm” when purchasing farm property. In Pierce County Conservation District’s new classroom workshop, Purchasing Farm Property, speakers will cover topics including federal loan programs for farms and disaster recovery, farm credit services, insurance, due diligence, mentoring, and transferring ownership.
Contact Erin at erine@piercecountycd.org or 253-845-9770 to register and receive directions for the class.
Camelot Downs Farm tour – TOUR FULL
The March 24th tour of Camelot Downs is now full. Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming May 12th Walla Walla farm(s) tour. Thank you for your interest and support! On this March 24th tour of Camelot Downs Farm led by Gary Fisher, we’ll learn all about the sustainable innovation taking place on the [read full article...]
