NABC in Action: Whidbey Island Grown
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…
Conservation Commission Accepting Applications for Farmland Preservation Grant Sponsorship
The Washington State Conservation Commission will begin accepting applications for proposals seeking Commission sponsorship of Farmland Preservation Program grants. Applications will be accepted by the Commission beginning February 23 and concluding on March 12 at 5:00pm for grants to protect farmland. In 2009, the legislature amended the Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) within the larger Washington…
NATIONAL RURAL YOUTH ASSEMBLY – Call for Nominations
The National Rural Assembly will host a National Rural Youth Assembly on April 22-25, 2010, at the Institute for American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Assembly seeks 50 young adults from rural communities across the country who will gather to discuss the issues they see as critical to their lives and communities….
Kate Arding – The cheese lover
Cowgirl Creamery founder and co-founder of Culture Cheese Magazine, British native, Kate Arding has become a cheese sensei. She was recently featured in an interview by culinate.com which discusses the past, present and future of cheese. How did you first become interested in cheese? My uncle had a business that sold mustards, and I started…
Upcoming PSFN Events
Monday, February 22: Cascade Harvest Coalition’s Farm-to-Table in Mt Vernon, WACascade Harvest Coalition will be hosting a day’s worth of workshops, discussions and lunch at the WSU Mt. Vernon Research Center. NABC/PSFN staff will participate in and lead discussions throughout the day on topics such as Reaching Institutional Markets and using online networking tools like Puget Sound…
Photo Galleries in Profiles
Now on PSFN, all members have the ability to add photos to their accounts. This is perfect for those hoping to familiarize potential partners with your brand, your business or your products. Those who view your member profile listing will be able to dynamically scroll through and abundance of colorful images, easily updated and maintained….