First USDA Farm to School Webinar

Please register for the 1st FNS Farm to School Webinar!! Title: USDA Farm to School: Opportunities to Increase Local Food in School Meals Date & Time: Wednesday, March 10, 2010; 3:00pm-4:00pm EST Description: Are you interested in Farm to School? Have you been involved in Farm to School activities already? Please join us! The USDA…

David Presents in Kitsap

PSFN’s own David Bauermeister will be presenting on PSFN at the next KCAA meeting in Kitsap. David will also be offering info about NABC and its other endeavors. KCAA General Meeting Silverdale Grange Hall 12535 Clear Creek Rd NW Silverdale, WA 98383 Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Find out more at http://www.buylocalfoodinkitsap.org/puget-sound-food-network#more-3092

Rare Makah Ozette Potato seed is now available to NW Farmers!

The Makah Ozette, a Potato with a Past. Gerry Warren Slow Food Seattle cgw@speakeasy.net “The history and the distinctive flavor of this potato give it a significant market advantage over most fingerling potatoes offered in today’s marketplace.” Says Andrew Stout of Full Circle Farm a grower in Carnation WA. It is visually attractive with its…

WSDA Handbook Helps Farmers Launch, Expand Direct-Sales Businesses

OLYMPIA – Farmers who sell their agricultural and food products directly to consumers now have a new tool to help launch a business or expand into new products:  the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) Small Farm & Direct Marketing Handbook. Announced at the annual meeting of the Washington State Farmers Market Association last week, the…

Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance seeks Manager of Operations

Seattle based non-profit (NFMA) that operates 7 neighborhood farmers markets in Seattle is seeking a highly qualified individual to be Manager of Operations. This position requires a highly organized individual who has a demonstrated history of progressively responsible experience managing non-profits, farmers markets, small business or special events, and superior supervisory and leadership skills. The…

Will your land become a lasting legacy or source of a family squabble?

Learn how to guide the discussion and help keep your family farm or forestland in the family. ARLINGTON, Wash. – Studies show over 60% of landowners never discuss their plans for succession with anyone in their families! When planning for the future of family-owned forest and farmland, many folks don’t consider that their future business…

Aggressive Membership Campaign Begins for Puget Sound Food Network

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Lucy Norris; Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) 360-336-3727 MT. VERNON, WA, February 23– Since the soft launch of the PSFN (“PSFN” or “The Network”) at Snohomish County’s 2009 Focus on Farming Conference on November 4, PSFN staff have been busy implementing updates and refining service benefits for its existing…