Our Mission

Our 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....

'Saving the Soil' by Jerry Mader, released September 16, is a work of love by local author and artist which features the farmers of our valley who are at the cutting edge with their organic and sustainable cultivation practices, with verbatim interviews and candid, honest photographs of people from our farming community. This is a work of art that offers insights into what drives those of us that have made this our life's work. This book is a documentary of our unique valley and the agricultural practices that attract people from around the world. A great keepsake book, and gift for the holidays. For book signings and other events, or to purchase the book go to: http://www.toltriverpress.com/savingthesoil.html 

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
Phase 1B: Hook up water and power, install lighting and outlets, outside water spigots, landscaping: Not funded, volunteers and donations needed.
Phase 2: Complete utility structure with with bathrooms, licensed kitchen for event use, storage room for farmers market. Not funded, volunteers and donations needed.