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Environmental
6 days ago
Drought emergency remains in effect for Whatcom County amid warm winter

The county’s snowpack levels remain well below normal, according to a water supply update from the state.

We Are Whatcom
4 weeks ago
Brian Kerkvliet: Co-founder of Salish Seed Guild

The Salish Seed Guild works to promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One of the founders, Brian Kerkvliet, takes his efforts as a biodynamic homesteader seriously as he helps to educate the local gardeners in the Cascade bioregion.

Environmental
5 months ago
Whatcom County farm reaches settlement over illegal irrigation allegations

As part of the agreement, the farm will install telemetric water meters that will allow Ecology to monitor the site and make sure RAN doesn’t have any more violations.

Farm
5 months ago
Skagit County dairy worker pleads guilty to workers compensation fraud

The worker collected benefits off and on for several years following the injury to his neck and back, however the allegations of fraud apply to the last few years of that time.

We Are Whatcom
6 months ago
Glen & Lisa Oostema: Owners of Oostema Farmstead

Meet Glen and Lisa Oostema who own and operate a farmstead in Lynden focused on agritourism and wagyu beef.

Environmental
7 months ago
Skagit residents voice concerns over Seattle’s dam project proposal

Seattle City Light says it does not intend to use condemnation authority to acquire property in the estuary.

Farm
9 months ago
“Whatcom This Whey” showcases local dairy farmers and family friendly fun

Certain locations will offer free tastings of cheese, milk or ice cream that have been produced by cows in Whatcom County.

Farm
9 months ago
Sustainable Connections to host community forum about recent closure of Cloud Mountain Farm Center

Sustainable Connections shuttered the farm last month and made the decision to divest from the farm on May 26. 

Farm
9 months ago
‘A trusting name’: Cloud Mountain Farm Center closes after over 45 years

The center had regularly closed programs over the span of nearly six years, shortly after Sustainable Connections merged with the center and took over operations.

Government
11 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs tax relief law for Washington farmers in agritourism

The bill applies to farms where agritourism is a secondary activity and uses less than 20% of the land.

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