Upcoming Events
Commons, Common Goods, and Community
We know the global commons such as land and fish are being over used. We know some of the world's people are polluting the commons. Join our Island Conversation by Whidbey Climate Action on January 9, 2025.
January Business Meeting Changed
The monthly business meeting will be held Friday evening, January 24 via Zoom, due to time conflict that week. Normally meetings are the third Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Any member in good standing is welcome to participate and vote. Please contact the president for the zoom link and the secretary to see or add to the agenda..
Annual Membership Meeting and Program
Join us for a potluck lunch, elections to the Tilth governing council and program.
Jake Stewart and Aja Camron of Sweetwater Farm will describe their farming practice which promote community resiliency using innovative techniques for regenerative agriculture.
Watch for more details and the event location.
Tilth Member Holiday Party
Share some cheer with fellow Tilth members and their guests at Maha Farm and Forest. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and gift-wrapped items (for each person in your party) for the White Elephant gift exchange. Bring a beverage of your choice. R.S.V.P. to Marc Wilson.
Consider carpooling with your neighbor. We will be coordinating drivers and those who prefer not to drive after dark. If you can pick up others or want to be picked up, contact Prescott or 360-682-8642.
Tilth Long-range Planning — Save the Date
Every Tilth member is invited to attend this long-range planning session for the next five years. What to you want to see? How do you envision doing it? Our current five-year plan is here. Join us and share a potluck dish. Watch for more details.
The Sharing Economy
Vicki Robin will encourage us to implement the “sharing economy” to solve challenges in housing, health, energy, water, and food sufficiency. FREE
Farmer Town Hall
Farmer Town Hall, sponsored by the Agriculture Resources Committee for Island County (ARCIC). We will be sharing our recommendations for those Island County’s Comprehensive Plan elements relating to agriculture.
We look forward to your feedback as we work towards making sure that farming is more accurately represented in this important county planning document. In addition, we want the County to adopt policies that will help secure the future of farming in our community. Please join us!
Light meal and social: 5:30—6:00 pm
Program: 6:00—7:30 pm
RSVP to Marian, with names of people attending from your farm. We would like a head count to be sure there’s enough food!
Marian A. Myszkowski
Director of Programs
Goosefoot Community Fund
360.321.4232
www.goosefoot.org
Tilth Conference 2024
Registration extended to Friday, November 1 to attend the Tilth conference November 14-16. From a meeting of nearly 800 farmers, gardeners and food system activists in Ellensburg, WA, in 1974 to a network of thousands of food system professionals and activists spread throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Tilth movement has had a profound impact on our region’s food culture over the last 50 years. From influencing regional, statewide, and national policy to hands-on programs centered in communities across Washington State, partnership is at the core of everything we do.
This November 14-16, hundreds of farmers, organizations, businesses, wholesalers, food systems professionals, researchers, and educators will join to work, learn, and build solidarity as we honor our history and look forward to our next 50 years. Join us to celebrate, reflect, network and grow!
Cocreating Agroecology for Food Systems Transformation.
The concept of agroecology, which is based on principles of ecology and social equity, offers a framework for redesigning our food and farming systems. Join with other small farmers, Indigenous leaders, food system organizers, and academics to engage with innovators at the forefront of this evolving, worldwide, and dynamic movement.
This workshop, presented in partnership with Washington State University and Oregon State University, will showcase ongoing projects that are laying the groundwork for innovative research partnerships to address specific challenges faced in the Pacific Northwest. Listen, learn and join the dialogue to become part of the change.
Add your ticket for the symposium when registering for the Tilth Conference. Cost $50 includes breakfast and lunch.
Agriculture and Food Resilience on Whidbey Island
Find out what Jake Stewart is doing on his Whidbey farm to practice resilience and hear his thoughts on what Whidbey could be doing better to support our local food. FREE
Challenging our climate change thinking
Are we overrating the negative and missing the good stuff that’s actually happening? Cognitive scientist Ed Anderson, PhD., thinks we aren’t thinking clearly about climate change.
Kid’s Scavenger Hunt and Local Bux
On Sunday, September 29, South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market will have its last kid’s scavenger hunt for the season. Kids who complete the scavenger hunt will earn a $2 South Whidbey Tilth Local Bux to purchase a kid’s size portion of produce. The South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market is held on Sundays, 11 -3 until October 13.
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt list at the Welcome Table at the market entrance.
Go through the market and find all the items on the list.
When you’ve found them all, redeem your list for a $2 Local Bux bill at the Welcome Table.
You can spend Local Bux to buy a kid’s size portion of fresh fruits, veggies and herbs at the market.
Adults are welcome to help the little ones.
Film Food and Country
Screening of Food and Country, a film about the choices we make as a society when it comes to food.
Make Lavender Wands
Join Tilth member and grower Jennifer Carlson and learn how to grow, prune and make a lavender wand.
Go Green in the Garden:Using Nature’s Own Plant Food
Join Anza Muenchow and learn how to enrich your soil naturally.
Learn about I-2117 and it's impact on Washington
Join Whidbey Climate Action to learn more and discuss how important the Climate Commitment Act is to our Island, our state and our future
Learn About the Plants that Feed Us through Art–For Kids of All Ages
Come explore art materials and leaf shapes from vegetables and herbs growing in gardens. Whidbey Island artists Jean Stark and Paula Richards will be there to guide and inspire you. Make a drawing with patterns and color, leave it as a picture or cut shapes out to make a windsock. Art ideas will be on hand along with art materials and fresh leaves to explore the shapes and smells from the September garden.
Eat Local Month
Start the Food and Farm Trail at the Tilth Market. Enjoy food and farm events all month all over Island County.
Kid’s Scavenger Hunt and Local Bux
On Sunday, August 15, South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market will have a scavenger hunt for kids. Kids who complete the scavenger hunt will earn a $2 South Whidbey Tilth Local Bux to purchase a kid’s size portion of produce. The South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market is held on Sundays, 11 -3 until October 13. The last Kids Scavenger Hunt Day will be held on September 29.
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt list at the Welcome Table at the market entrance.
Go through the market and find all the items on the list.
When you’ve found them all, redeem your list for a $2 Local Bux bill at the Welcome Table.
You can spend Local Bux to buy a kid’s size portion of fresh fruits, veggies and herbs at the market.
Adults are welcome to help the little ones.
Wildfire on Whidbey?
Buy tickets at WICA now for this important all-day event. Experts, government and community leaders will explore with us how climate change is making wildfire more likely here and what we can do to be safer.
Black Seed Potluck: Before & After
Black Seed Agroecology Farm and Village Potluck flier
Tilth Annual Potluck
Tilth members and your guests, join the South Whidbey Tilth community at our Annual Potluck and Famously Fun Raffle.
A Convenient Truth:The Art of Composting for the Home and Community Gardener
Join Don Krafft for a comprehensive class designed to transform your organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.
Kid’s Scavenger Hunt and Local Bux
On Sunday, July 28, South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market will have a scavenger hunt for kids. Kids who complete the scavenger hunt will earn a $2 South Whidbey Tilth Local Bux to purchase a kid’s size portion of produce. The South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market is held on Sundays, 11 -3 until October 13. Kids Scavenger Hunt Days will be also held on August 25 and September 29.
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt list at the Welcome Table at the market entrance.
Go through the market and find all the items on the list.
When you’ve found them all, redeem your list for a $2 Local Bux bill at the Welcome Table.
You can spend Local Bux to buy a kid’s size portion of fresh fruits, veggies and herbs at the market.
Adults are welcome to help the little ones.
Garden Critter Workshop for the Fair
Animal critter pig made of zuchhin, carrots, garlic and a radish.
Tilth Farm and Garden Tour
Tour three amazing farms/gardens of Tilth members on South Whidbey.
Permaculture Design Certification Course
Intensive design certification class with world-renowned permaculture experts.
Kid’s Scavenger Hunt and Local Bux
On Sunday, June 30, South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market will have a scavenger hunt for kids. Kids who complete the scavenger hunt will earn a $2 South Whidbey Tilth Local Bux to purchase a kid’s size portion of produce. The South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market is held on Sundays, 11 -3 until October 13. Kids Scavenger Hunt Days will be also held on July 28, August 25 and September 29.
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt list at the Welcome Table at the market entrance.
Go through the market and find all the items on the list.
When you’ve found them all, redeem your list for a $2 Local Bux bill at the Welcome Table.
You can spend Local Bux to buy a kid’s size portion of fresh fruits, veggies and herbs at the market.
Adults are welcome to help the little ones.