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WA FarmLink Networking Event & Farm Tour

Please join us on this gorgeous farm to see how they got started, learn about land management and due diligence when looking at farmland from the Kitsap Conservation District, and meet other landowners and seekers.

** Due to parking and farm size, this event is limited to 30 attendees. Out of respect for farmers and farm neighbors, please do not come without registering or contacting Sarah at sarah@cascadeharvest.org to make sure there is space. There may be carpool roomfrom the Bainbridge Ferry dock to the farm, contact Sarah.

Heyday Farm is a family-run 25-acre sustainable and historic farm on Bainbridge Island. In addition to championing and growing local food, their focus is on building community and educating. By respecting the environment and its limits, they grow food of the highest integrity, taste and quality. Their name comes from their commitment to increase our collective nourishment just as farms did back in their heydays. Learn more about Heydey Farm and how they got started here: http://heydayfarm.com/about/

Hosted by WA FarmLink/Cascade Harvest Coalition, the Kitsap Conservation District, and Heydey Farm. Funded by a grant from the USDA Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program.

Please wear appropriate footwear for touring the farm and outerwear for weather. We'll be outside. Kids welcome, but please leave pets at home. We'll have coffee and a light bite, but for local lunch options after the event, we suggest visiting the Bainbridge Farmers Market: http://www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com/ Saturday 9am - 2pm.

Washington FarmLink helps ensure that working farms remain in agricultural production and facilitates the transition of farms to the next generation. FarmLink focuses on connecting aspiring farmers and current landowners to each other and to resources, providing services such as: farmer/landowner matching, educational workshops, a comprehensive one-stop resource center, and one-on-one assistance. Washington FarmLink is a program of Cascade Harvest Coalition, a non-profit that connects farmers to farmers, eaters, and markets. To learn more visit, www.cascadeharvest.org

Kitsap Conservation District (KCD) offers technical assistance to landowners to help preserve our natural resources. KCD is a non-regulatory organization working cooperatively with private landowners to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. KCD can provide technical assistance as well as information about grants to help improve your property's resource management. To learn more, visit: http://kitsapcd.org/

Questions? Sarah at sarah@cascadeharvest.org