"My main purpose is to be the conduit between the farmer and the consumer. Minder Meats is a USDA Certified Meat Plant and our facility has the potential to create more business for our local farmers." Tawnya Hayes
KCAA is the lightning rod for farm and fresh, local food issues in Kitsap
County. The initiatives, the blog, and the momentum that continues to grow
makes it a very exciting group.
Marilyn Holt of Abundantly Green Organics
Become A Member of KCAA Today
Our family enjoys being a part of the KCAA because of it's dedication to supporting us as local farmers. Creating a sustainable community is everyone's responsibility, KCAA provides a vast network of people that share our challenges.
Shannon and Travis Harkness - Red Barn Farm.
Become A Member of KCAA Today
Celebrate Sublime Local Food and the People Who Produce It.
September 15, 2009
President's Hall
Kitsap Fairgrounds
To See What You Missed Visit
Local Food Chef Showoff Review
Kitsap and BeyondThe recent price hikes in food, food safety concerns, food security can all be solved by enhancing local food…or so says Joel Salatin, farmer and owner of the Polyface Farm in Virginia. Mr. Salatin recently visited Kitsap County and I was in attendnence at the nearly 400 person event. I can say it inspired me, but read what he has to say in this Kitsap Sun article:
Tags: joelsalatin, local food in Kitsap County, economic development
Tags: Farm Business and Economics · Farm Regulation and Policy · Farmers and Farms · Farmland Preservation · Local Food · Uncategorized
"Upon arrival to Kitsap County in May 2009, I searched the internet for farmer’s markets, CSAs and co-ops; I was looking for a way to buy local foods. I was delighted to see so much activity in the area that allowed local farmers to sell their food. I joined KCAA immediately." Jill Smith
KCAA is the most active group advocating for local agriculture & the only group I know of that is working to create a complete network of local producers, processors, retailers, & consumers. I believe that this progressive approach will help to build mutual support & respect between farmers & non-farmers rather than the "us versus them" mentality that is so pervasive in our society.
Jade Agritech
I discovered early on that “the whole is greater than the sum of it’s’ parts” when it comes to the membership of the KCAA. Individually, many of us have certain knowledge, skills and abilities useful to our own personal producer/marketer endeavors. I have found that the KCAA recognizes, and draws out those talents in a way that allows each member to benefit from his or her association with the other members.
0 responses so far ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
Leave a Comment