The Dirt Issue 7 – Latitude, Day Length and Our Growing Season
In a previous post of The Dirt, we touched on the issue of climate and its contribution to successful farming in the Skagit Valley. In this month’s edition we are exploring how latitude and day length...
View ArticleImportant Notice of Public Hearing
Earlier this year we let you know about a difficult decision made by the SPF Board of Directors to appeal the permits on a proposed large-scale agricultural processing facility, to be built on five...
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2016 Harvest Dinner & Auction – Sneak Peek!
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View ArticleSkagit County Hearing Examiner Decision
On Wednesday, September 21st, the Skagit County Hearing Examiner affirmed the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination and the grading and floodplain permits for a proposed 54,939 square...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 8 – 4H
4-H: Head, Heart, Hands and Health What do animal husbandry, science and engineering technology, performing arts, photography, vegetable gardening and archery have in common? These and many other...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 9 – To Be A Farmer
Ever wonder what it takes to be a farmer? After all, it’s an uncertain way to make a living. Few other vocations are so dependent on factors that simply cannot be controlled. Weather alone has an...
View Article2016 Harvest Dinner & Auction: Thank you!
Wow! We are still in awe of the overflowing love for Skagit Valley farmland witnessed at SPF’s 18th Annual Harvest Dinner & Auction on Saturday, September 17, 2016. If we were lucky to have you as...
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Celebrate Skagit in Seattle!
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View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 10 – Building with Nature
Building with Nature If you’ve lived in the Skagit Valley for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard talk and seen reports on Chinook salmon recovery efforts. A lot of committed, caring people...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 11 – Sustainable Agriculture—Nothing New, or Is It?
There’s a lot of talk these days about sustainable agriculture. Many of the practices recognized as sustainable are based on older, if not ancient, farming methods now gaining favor through scientific...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 12 – Sustainability in a Petroleum World
The last issue of The Dirt dealt with sustainable agriculture, specifically as it relates to soil health. In this edition of The Dirt we explore the topic further. Sustainability–preserving what we...
View ArticleSkagitonians to Preserve Farmland Needs Your Help TODAY!
Farmland is at risk in Washington State! Senate Bill 5651 (SB-5651) would repeal key provisions of our State’s Growth Management Act to allow public schools to be built on our State’s most precious...
View ArticleImportant Notice of Public Hearing
Earlier this year we let you know about a difficult decision made by the SPF Board of Directors to appeal the permits on a proposed large-scale agricultural processing facility, to be built on five...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 13 – Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Energy
This is the third article in a series on sustainable agriculture. Let’s consider energy. For those who go all out to embrace sustainability, sustainable agriculture and sustainable energy are really...
View Article2017 Winter/Spring News Bulletin
In this issue: 2016: A Year in Review What does SPF do?? Tokens for Tomorrow List of 2017 SPF Events Tips on how to help BBQ Raffle Winner! 2017 Winter/Spring News Bulletin The post 2017 Winter/Spring...
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90 Minutes with Governor Inslee
Yesterday was an exciting day for Skagitonians! We were a among a group that traveled to Olympia and presented Skagit agriculture and farmland protection strategies to Governor Inslee and his Cabinet...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 14 – Organic Agriculture
Now we’re growing! Organic agriculture in the Skagit Valley— In the last few issues of The Dirt, we’ve addressed the subject of sustainability in agriculture. For many people, particularly among...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 15 – Youth InFARMation Program
Sharing the story of Skagit Valley agriculture is always great fun for us, but it’s especially so when we share that story with curious, enthusiastic kids. SPF’s multi-faceted Youth InFARMation Program...
View Article2017 Spring/Summer News Bulletin
Our 2017 Spring/Summer News Bulletin is out! Here are some highlights: Upcoming “Our Valley, Our Future” Breakfast Youth InFARMation Farm Tour Community Forums Feedback Featured Supporter Corner +...
View ArticleThe Dirt Issue 16 – WSU NWREC
Over the last 70 years, it’s hard to imagine a more valuable, more crucial collaboration in Skagit County agriculture than that between the local farming community and researchers at the WSU Northwest...
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