Steering Committee

The Agriculture Resilience Plan was developed with input from a steering committee comprised of 11 farmers representing a wide variety of farms throughout the District. We thank them for their work and invite other farmers to continue to provide comments and contribute into the future.

Members included:

  • Brian Bookey, Cherry Lane Farms

  • Libby Reed, Orange Star Farm

  • Jeff Ellingsen, SCD Board Member and Farmer

  • Nick Pate, Raising Cane Ranch

  • Dan Bartelheimer, Sno Valley Farm

  • Jeremy Visser, dairy farmer

  • Darren Carleton, Carleton Farms

  • Chelsea Johansen, RainySunday Ranch

  • Spencer Fuentes, Hazel Blue Acres

  • Andrew Albert, Andrew's Hay

  • Leah Werkhoven, Werkhoven Dairy

Steering committee at Snohomish Conservation District Office - May 2018

Steering committee at Snohomish Conservation District Office - May 2018

Photovoice

Seven farms took part in the Photovoice Project hosted by the Snohomish Conservation District and The Nature Conservancy. Through a series of four workshops, participants responded to two questions: "Why is agriculture important to our community?" and "What are the major challenges facing agriculture?" through photos and discussion. Farmers each selected three of their photos, including captions, that are now part of this exhibition. By sharing their story and thoughts with decision makers through this exhibit, these farmers hope to address some of the pressing issues facing agriculture in our region.

Photovoice Events and Exhibitions

Photovoice participants with Snohomish conservation district staff at August 2017 event

Photovoice participants with Snohomish conservation district staff at August 2017 event

 

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Funding provided by: National Estuary Program, NOAA, Stillaguamish River Lead Entity, Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program, and Floodplains by Design