‘Connections are first and foremost’ - join Seattle Good Business Network for Good Food Connections 2024

King County’s modern food system is incredibly complex. With such a diversity, it is almost impossible to bring representatives of the whole food system into one room, yet that is exactly the goal at Seattle Good Business Network’s Good Food Connections event.

After decadeslong career, a beloved Seattle chef retires

It’s an ending to celebrate: As of the new year, legendary local chef Wayne Johnson has retired, following a storied career encompassing fine dining and almost a quarter of a century working on behalf of Seattle nonprofit FareStart.  This article shared from the Seattle Times.

Viva Farms expanding to serve more farmers in King County through education and land access

King County can be a hard place to break into farming. Land is prohibitively expensive, existing farmers and farm supports are clustered in rural communities, and food businesses have more competition than anywhere else in the state. However, Viva Farms is here to provide help.

Events + Announcements

Viva Farms is now accepting applications for the 2024 Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture, a hands-on, applied course in certified organic production and small farm business management. Learn more and apply here by Friday, February 16.

On Feb. 28, American Farmland Trust is hosting a webinar will focus on ways that state and local governments can protect farmland, farm viability, rural economies, and agricultural land access while accelerating the development of solar to address climate change. Learn more or register here.

Tilth Alliance is accepting applications from farmers who seek financial assistance in support of projects that improve the economic viability, social impact, or environmental sustainability of their farm businesses and community. Learn more and apply here by Monday, February 19.

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Interested in learning more about the Local Food Initiative? Click here to learn more about the 2024 planning process.