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Meaning of "Tilth"Tilth is an
Old English word used to describe the structure and quality of cultivated soil.
An even older meaning describes it as the cultivation of wisdom and spirit. A
soil or person in good tilth was said to be "in good heart."
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2011/2012 Monthly Potluck Meetings- November through May Second Mondays- 6:30-8:30 PM at Carnation Tree Farm Barn Loft 31523 NE 40th St. Carnation, WA 98014 in the Big Historic Barn, across from Tolt Middle School on Hiway 203 Next Meeting- January 9th Presentation & Roundtable: Claire Dyckman from the Agricultural Commission on changes in rulings related to fish recovery and agricultural acreage
Seeking Market Manager for the 2012 Season Heading into the market’s ninth season, current market manager Heidi Bohan is stepping down after a five year stint which has seen a doubling of growth and the construction of permanent market shelters which will be ready for the 2012 Season. We are seeking a manager to begin in January for a year-round, part-time position. See the job description below to see if you might be a fit! Job Description If you are interested please send a letter of interest and resume to: PO Box 48, Carnation WA 98014; or email- info@carnationfarmersmarket.org or info@snovalleytilth.org Tolt Commons Community Shelters are well underway and will be ready for the 2012 Season! ![]() To Follow the progress: Carnation Farmers Market blog
Our MissionOur mission is to support organic and sustainable food production practices throughout the Snoqualmie and Snohomish watersheds. We strive to bring together individuals working to support and promote biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture and connect them with consumers. Recent Article about Agriculture in Snoqualmie Valley and the Sno-Valley Tilth, "Our Valleys farming roots go deep" Who Are We and What Do We Do?Our members are primarily organic and sustainable farmers of the Snoqualmie and Snohomish watersheds, and community members and businesses who support local, sustainable agriculture. Our work includes providing opportunity for networking, resource sharing, and support between members through an active list-serve, membership potlucks and focus meetings; advocacy for policies at all levels that support small-scale sustainable farming; work towards strong local food systems for direct farm sales which includes the operation of the Carnation Farmers Market; education and mentoring programs to support new and transitioning farmers; collaboration with organizations with similar goals; and public awareness through education and outreach about the importance of supporting local food systems and using local foods. We are in our 7th year as a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. Updates....
Carnation Farmers Market Community Shelters Project Update
We Have Broken Ground! On October 13th 2011, after a nearly 4 year process, we have finally broken ground on the Permanent Market Shelters project now known as 'The Tolt Commons Community Shelters'. In order to make up a shortfall in funding and finally get started without further delays the SVT Board voted to contribute $18,000, made possible by the unexpected donations we received from the Snoqualmie Tribe. We are currently planning a fundraising campaign to offset this donation and to complete Phase 1B and 2.Go to our market blog to see photos, updates and more: www.carnationfarmersmarket.wordpress.com Phase 1A: Construct shelter with concrete slab, mortis & tenon post & beam
strcture, metal roofing with skylights, framed and sheathed utility structure,
onsite stormwater retention, power and water stubbed in, ADA accessible;
Fully Funded, volunteers needed! Expected Completion December 2011
To find out more contact Heidi Bohan (volunteers, project history and information)
Sno-Valley Tilth New Farmer Mentoring Program
For more information, e-mail Erick Haakenson at jubileefarm@hotmail.com; or Heidi Bohan at hbohan@peoplepc.com 2011/2012
Season Membership Drive has begun!
We have proudly operated the Carnation Farmers Market since 2005.
Support our efforts to encourage and preserve organic and sustainable food production in the Snoqualmie Valley and Snohomish watersheds. Your membership greatly supports us in working towards this mission, and is more important now than ever! Join our mailing list for future action to support sustainable agriculture in our valley and beyond.
Our MembersSno-Valley Tilth members adhere to a set of principles aiming to encourage stewardship of the earth. We are committed to producing high-quality agricultural products while maintaining a healthy, ecologically balanced environment. We constantly strive to continue learning through on-farm research on ecologically-based, low-impact production methods. By providing a support network for farmers in the area and educating the public on the value of local farming and the issues important to sustaining our local farming heritage, we hope to increase awareness of the value of small, localized agriculture.
2011 Board of Directors(Alphabetical by first name) Andrew Stout- Full Circle Farms 2010 Executive Committee (2011 to be selected in January)President: Andrew Stout- Full Circle
Farm Board of Directors CommitteesPolicy and Advocacy: Andrew Stout,
Erick Haakenson We will be seeking support from our membership for other special projects and events.
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