Events and news for Washington's ag community.

Submit a Video for "Meet Your Farmer" Series on Social Media

Washington Young Farmers Coalition, Sustainable Connections and Tilth Alliance have launched a "Meet Your Farmer" video series to connect consumers with local farmers offering CSAs, farm shares or other direct-to-consumer sales options. If you are interested in being part of the series, submit a 60 second video! Any farmer in Washington State can participate. We've posted some tips and an example script online — learn more and submit a video by Sun., April 12.

Check out WAYFC, Eat Local First and Tilth Alliance on social media for some inspiration. Questions? Contact Teri Rakusin.

Submit a Video

Sell Produce to Tilth Alliance's Market Programs in Seattle

Tilth Alliance's Market Programs — including a weekly subsidized produce bag distributed to South Seattle's preschoolers, seniors, doula organizations and more — purchases local produce throughout the year. If you're interested in selling your produce, please contact Kerri Cacciata to connect and learn more.

Promote Your Farm & Food Business Online

Do you need help promoting your farm business? Did you know you can still sign up for Tilth Alliance's Farm Guide, and there are no-cost/low-cost options? As both producers and consumers increasingly look to the internet to connect, we're here to help support your marketing efforts. Sign up for a listing in the online Farm Guide today and join over 230 farms and farmers market from around the state that are part of this year's guide.

Already have a listing? Update your farm or market profile to include CSA information, delivery options, current products available and more.

Contact Sheryl Wiser for more information.

How Can Tilth Alliance Support You?

Tilth Alliance's Farm Programs team is here for you during this challenging time! Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions, concerns or ideas for how we can best support you through this uncertain time.

Resources & Opportunities

Useful articles, grant opportunities and program openings. Have a resource you think the community would enjoy or find useful? Email it to erinmurphy@tilthalliance.org.

Apply for American Farmland Trust's Farmer Relief Fund by April 23

Apply to receive up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits via Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

Apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Apply for Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund Grant by April 4

Micro-loans of $2,500-25,000 for 5 years at 2% interest available via RCV Fund, LLC in conjunction with Coastal Community Bank. Contact Nancy Iscovitz for more information.

WSDA Resources for Small and Direct Marketing Farms

Implementing Food Safety at the Farm During COVID-19

COVID-19 and Food Storage Warehouses (English / Spanish) via WSDA

COVID-19 and Food Production (English / Spanish) via WSDA

Educational posters about COVID-19 via Benton-Franklin Health District

Recommendations for Temporary Worker Housing via WA Dept. of Health

Videos about COVID-19 in many languages

Survey: Organic Seed Alliance / Organic Farming Research Foundation / Social and Economic Sciences Research Center seek to identify research priorities of certified organic producers. If you are transitioning to organic certification, use this survey.

Survey: Tell National Farmers Union & National Young Farmers Coalition about your experience writing or trying to write a farm food safety plan

Survey: Share your insight in SARE/CTIC/ASTA Cover Crop Survey

Study: An Integrated View of Water Vulnerability Across the Northwest

New guidebook: A Small Farmer's Practical Guide to Food Safety

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Best Practices for Community Gardens During COVID-19
Mon. Apr. 6; 11 a.m. — online

Using Assistive Technology for Working Farmers
Tue., Apr. 7; 10 a.m. — online

Navigating COVID-19 Assistance
Tue., Apr. 7; 1-2:45 p.m. — online

Safe Operating Guidance for Small Farm Businesses During COVID-19
Wed., Apr. 8; 2-3:15 p.m. — online

Getting Started With "Measuring Soil Health"
Wed., Apr. 8; 4-5 p.m. — online

Navigating COVID-19 Assistance
Thu., Apr. 9; 10-11:45 a.m. — online

Experimenting with App-based Record Keeping
Thu, Apr. 16; 11 a.m.-noon PST — online

Climate Change & Farmland: Building a Resilient Future for WA
Wed., Apr. 22; 7:30-9 p.m. — online

Food Hubs and Alternative Markets
Wed., Apr. 23; 9 a.m. — online

Jobs & Internships

Want to share your job opening? Send us a link to the job description or announcement on your website! Word documents and PDFs cannot be shared as attachments.

Summer Camp Educator at Tilth Alliance; Seattle, WA

Early Childhood Educator at Tilth Alliance; Seattle, WA

Summer Camp Education Assistant at Tilth Alliance; Seattle, WA

Fieldcrew Member at Carnation Farms; Carnation, WA

Soil Conservationist at USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Puyallup, WA

Executive Director at The Common Acre; Seattle, WA

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