Deadline looms for Whatcom County water users to document their rights
May 1 deadline for users to file a court claim about how much water they use. Those who don’t file risk losing access to legal water.
Newsletter
Nate’s notes – Tilth Alliance grants available, county ag advisory committee expands
Also, WSU brings on-the-spot forecasting to farms
Events and celebrations – workshops happening in Skagit and Whatcom counties
Farmer and berry workshops brings agriculture professionals together
Nate’s notes: USDA organic survey deadline looms, Eat Local First holds trade meeting
Also, Skagit County considers agritourism regulations
New grant deadline prompts effort to find interim home for Snohomish County's proposed Food and Farm Center
USDA moves up deadline for grant that funds equipment purchases. Deadline is Feb. 12, 2026 to submit a proposal.
Groups in Western Washington cooperate to provide grants to help farmers recover from December floods -- UPDATED Feb. 1
Grants are open for farmers needing help to rebuild their farms and recover from December's floods
Grain project at Port of Chehalis nears completion
New facility is expected to open in the spring and help grain growers in Southwest Washington