Tilth News

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

Market Days Are Here

Visit our vibrant and successful market, bringing you what you need, while maintaining Tilth’s special feeling as gathering place. See you Sunday, April 28 at the market!

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

Water for Agriculture

John Lovie presented information and considerations about water for agriculture on Whidbey Island at the South Whidbey Tilth Annual Meeting on January 21, 2024.

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

Seed Library Success!

This year was a very successful year for the Tilth Seed Library. A total of 967 seed packets were “checked-out” from the library by our community.

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Susan Prescott Susan Prescott

Ag Volunteers for the Fair

Besides showing our community all the wonderful things you are growing or raising at the Fair, we need help in the Agriculture Department starting now. You will be rewarded with a pass to the fair on July 27 to July 3O.

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

Tilth Awards Scholarship

South Whidbey Tilth has awarded Sage Callahan of South Whidbey High School a scholarship for future studies in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

The Kitchen Herb Garden

At the herb garden, walking onions, chives, chervil, salad burnet and thyme have made it through the winter and are returning with new growth.

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Janet Richards Janet Richards

South Whidbey Tilth Scholarship 2023

Do you know a South Whidbey High School Student who has a passion and focus for environmentally sound, socially equitable, and sustainable agriculture? Now is the time to encourage them to apply for the 2023 Regenerative Agriculture Scholarship offered by South Whidbey Tilth. Spread the word, the deadline is April 11, 2023.

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Janet Richards Janet Richards

Welcome Sonshine Farm

Tilth has a new community farmer. Pamela Uhlig, owner of Sonshine Farm, has been growing vegetable and floral crops commercially since 2013.

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

Tilth Celebrates New Farm Stand

A key part of Tilth’s mission is making locally grown food more available to the community. We looked for a way to attract more visitors year-round.

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

New Neighbors at Tilth

It has been announced that the Agrarian Commons board selected Modest Family Solutions of Everett as the 99-year leaseholder for the land.

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Paula Richards Paula Richards

Finding Local Food

For many, farmers’ markets are a relaxing and safe way to shop. But not for everyone, and now it’s easier than ever to find local produce.

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