Food Bank Farm near Snohomish needs volunteers for harvest
Volunteer numbers are down as a bountiful harvest arrives that will help supply food banks throughout Western Washington.
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Interim location found for Snohomish County’s Food and Farming center’s commercial kitchen
Temporary location needed to comply with USDA grant deadline change.
Washington State Declares September Eat Local Month
Washington State has declared September 2026 ‘Eat Local Month’. This declaration affirms and honors the diverse and vibrant community of farmers, fishermen, and food artisans who provide fresh, healthy, and sustainably produced food for us all to enjoy.
Eat Local Month celebrates the bounty of Washington’s local food with
U.S. District Court issues a preliminary injunction blocking conditions placed on USDA grants
Washington is part of group of states challenging conditions placed on USDA programs including nutrition assistance.
Washington households continue to face food insecurity
Households cite food insecurity, rising costs and uncertain federal support. Survey compiled through a partnership between WSDA, UW and WSU.
Pizza outreach helps farmers access mental health resources
Pizza for Producers is to bring education and reduce stigma around mental health problems. Farmers are taught to keep a stiff upper lip and focused with getting a job done, he added.
Farm-to-restaurant connection in Puget Sound strengthens
Businesses look to farming neighbors to provide fresh local grains for their tortillas, breads and pastries.