“It’s not fish or farms; it’s fish and farms,” Karen Steensma said, standing in a field draped in dewy spider webs, an indicator of its organic status. “Their common enemy is sprawl.”
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty #pnw
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty #pnw
Steensma Family dairy farm closed on a conservation easement for 88 acres of their land, extinguishing development rights and requiring the farmland to stay in production while also protecting salmon habitat along Bertrand Creek.
In return, the Steensmas received roughly $1.9 million.
In return, the Steensmas received roughly $1.9 million.
'Fish and farm' support each other in Whatcom County conservation efforts | Cascadia Daily News
Program pays farmers to protect land, salmon habitat from development
www.cascadiadaily.com
November 2, 2026 at 10:35 PM
“It’s not fish or farms; it’s fish and farms,” Karen Steensma said, standing in a field draped in dewy spider webs, an indicator of its organic status. “Their common enemy is sprawl.”
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty #pnw
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty #pnw
Bring your family, your crew, and your neighbors. We’ll see you on December 8.
Details: https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/10/30/rooted-together-the-2026-farmer-rally/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty
Details: https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/10/30/rooted-together-the-2026-farmer-rally/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty
October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Bring your family, your crew, and your neighbors. We’ll see you on December 8.
Details: https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/10/30/rooted-together-the-2026-farmer-rally/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty
Details: https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/10/30/rooted-together-the-2026-farmer-rally/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty
Whatcom Family Farmers’ 11th annual Whatcom Farm Circle event for 3rd grade students all over Whatcom County happens next week at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.
🎧: https://savefamilyfarming.org/how-to-teach-1000-local-3rd-graders-about-farms-and-the-environment/
#WhatcomCounty
🎧: https://savefamilyfarming.org/how-to-teach-1000-local-3rd-graders-about-farms-and-the-environment/
#WhatcomCounty
October 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Whatcom Family Farmers’ 11th annual Whatcom Farm Circle event for 3rd grade students all over Whatcom County happens next week at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.
🎧: https://savefamilyfarming.org/how-to-teach-1000-local-3rd-graders-about-farms-and-the-environment/
#WhatcomCounty
🎧: https://savefamilyfarming.org/how-to-teach-1000-local-3rd-graders-about-farms-and-the-environment/
#WhatcomCounty
October 20, 2026 at 5:46 AM
I’m voting NO on all three statewide initiatives, which are all funded by the same MAGA mega donor. I-638 would require girls who want to play sports to endure invasive exams for no justifiable reason.
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/vote...
#washingtonstate #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/vote...
#washingtonstate #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty
Vote 'no' on I-638, banning transgender girls from school sports | Op-Ed
A group of healthcare providers urges a "no" vote on I-638, Defending Equity in Interscholastic Sports Act, in the Nov. 26, 2026, general election.
www.seattletimes.com
October 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I’m voting NO on all three statewide initiatives, which are all funded by the same MAGA mega donor. I-638 would require girls who want to play sports to endure invasive exams for no justifiable reason.
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/vote...
#washingtonstate #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/vote...
#washingtonstate #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty
Get ready for flood season.
Learn what's happening to reduce risk.
Connect with local resources and share your questions.
#whatcomfarmers #wawx #whatcomcounty #waflood #whatcomready
Learn what's happening to reduce risk.
Connect with local resources and share your questions.
#whatcomfarmers #wawx #whatcomcounty #waflood #whatcomready
October 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Get ready for flood season.
Learn what's happening to reduce risk.
Connect with local resources and share your questions.
#whatcomfarmers #wawx #whatcomcounty #waflood #whatcomready
Learn what's happening to reduce risk.
Connect with local resources and share your questions.
#whatcomfarmers #wawx #whatcomcounty #waflood #whatcomready
I’m grateful to the Cascadia Daily for the thoughtful discussion of some really important issues.
www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/oct/09/... #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty #skagitvalley
www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/oct/09/... #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty #skagitvalley
House 40th Legislative District, Position 2 candidates talk healthcare, taxes and water rights | Cascadia Daily News
Alex Ramel and Joseph Segault weigh in on reader-submitted Citizens Agenda questions
www.cascadiadaily.com
October 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I’m grateful to the Cascadia Daily for the thoughtful discussion of some really important issues.
www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/oct/09/... #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty #skagitvalley
www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/oct/09/... #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty #skagitvalley
Recognizing you are not alone is a giant step forward. Providing resources and ways forward is another big step. Pairing that with pizza; that’s a real recipe for success.
https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2026/08/28/its-pizza-to-the-rescue-with-pizza4producers
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #FarmStress
https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2026/08/28/its-pizza-to-the-rescue-with-pizza4producers
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #FarmStress
October 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Recognizing you are not alone is a giant step forward. Providing resources and ways forward is another big step. Pairing that with pizza; that’s a real recipe for success.
https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2026/08/28/its-pizza-to-the-rescue-with-pizza4producers
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #FarmStress
https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2026/08/28/its-pizza-to-the-rescue-with-pizza4producers
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #FarmStress
October 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The state Supreme Court is questioning whether Ecology provided the technical assistance required by law before imposing a massive fine on a Grant County farmer. What happens here could matter to farmers right here in #WhatcomCounty.
capitalpress.com/2026/10/01/w...
#whatcomfarmers #pnw #waleg
capitalpress.com/2026/10/01/w...
#whatcomfarmers #pnw #waleg
WA Supreme Court presses Ecology to defend fine against farmer | Capital Press
Grant County, Wash., farmer Ron Fode finally presented his case to the state Supreme Court, more than nine years after being fined for irrigating hay, alfalfa and potatoes without a […]
capitalpress.com
October 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The state Supreme Court is questioning whether Ecology provided the technical assistance required by law before imposing a massive fine on a Grant County farmer. What happens here could matter to farmers right here in #WhatcomCounty.
capitalpress.com/2026/10/01/w...
#whatcomfarmers #pnw #waleg
capitalpress.com/2026/10/01/w...
#whatcomfarmers #pnw #waleg
Whatcom County committee refuses to retract false claims against farmers, saying it will "allow those contradictions to co-exist." Councilmember Mark Stremler isn't pleased.
🎧 https://savefamilyfarming.org/whatcom-county-committee-refuses-to-recant-false-claims-against-farmers/
#WhatcomCounty #PNW
🎧 https://savefamilyfarming.org/whatcom-county-committee-refuses-to-recant-false-claims-against-farmers/
#WhatcomCounty #PNW
September 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Whatcom County committee refuses to retract false claims against farmers, saying it will "allow those contradictions to co-exist." Councilmember Mark Stremler isn't pleased.
🎧 https://savefamilyfarming.org/whatcom-county-committee-refuses-to-recant-false-claims-against-farmers/
#WhatcomCounty #PNW
🎧 https://savefamilyfarming.org/whatcom-county-committee-refuses-to-recant-false-claims-against-farmers/
#WhatcomCounty #PNW
September 27, 2026 at 5:26 AM
September 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM
September 22, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Week Three: Kitchen Table Conversations ☕
What is your biggest encouragement in how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
Conversely, what is your biggest concern with how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers #pnw
What is your biggest encouragement in how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
Conversely, what is your biggest concern with how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers #pnw
September 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Week Three: Kitchen Table Conversations ☕
What is your biggest encouragement in how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
Conversely, what is your biggest concern with how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers #pnw
What is your biggest encouragement in how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
Conversely, what is your biggest concern with how farming in Whatcom County is being portrayed currently?
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers #pnw
Ellie Corbin, Whatcom Family Farmers’ Education Coordinator, details the 11th annual #WhatcomFarmCircle and how you can support the educational event.
https://savefamilyfarming.org/1000-third-graders-are-coming-to-lynden-to-learn-about-farming-how-you-can-support-the-huge-field-trip/
#whatcomcounty
https://savefamilyfarming.org/1000-third-graders-are-coming-to-lynden-to-learn-about-farming-how-you-can-support-the-huge-field-trip/
#whatcomcounty
September 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Ellie Corbin, Whatcom Family Farmers’ Education Coordinator, details the 11th annual #WhatcomFarmCircle and how you can support the educational event.
https://savefamilyfarming.org/1000-third-graders-are-coming-to-lynden-to-learn-about-farming-how-you-can-support-the-huge-field-trip/
#whatcomcounty
https://savefamilyfarming.org/1000-third-graders-are-coming-to-lynden-to-learn-about-farming-how-you-can-support-the-huge-field-trip/
#whatcomcounty
September 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Which of our government agencies / leaders (federal, state, local) are best suited to tackle the challenges farming faces?
Include with your answer what you farm: dairy, berries, potatoes, row crops, beef, poultry, etc., and/or what markets you serve.
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty
Include with your answer what you farm: dairy, berries, potatoes, row crops, beef, poultry, etc., and/or what markets you serve.
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty
September 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Which of our government agencies / leaders (federal, state, local) are best suited to tackle the challenges farming faces?
Include with your answer what you farm: dairy, berries, potatoes, row crops, beef, poultry, etc., and/or what markets you serve.
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty
Include with your answer what you farm: dairy, berries, potatoes, row crops, beef, poultry, etc., and/or what markets you serve.
#whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty
Autumn hue path #pnw #whatcomcounty
September 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Autumn hue path #pnw #whatcomcounty
August 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
There is a lot to cover in this edition, and not all of it is easy reading. But there is genuine reason for encouragement, and we want to make sure you have the full picture.
https://conta.cc/4gnOlaB
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers
https://conta.cc/4gnOlaB
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers
💧 Water Rights Watch: Updates for Farmers
Email from Whatcom Family Farmers Updates on the court process, state budget woes, local efforts, and collaborative discussions View as Webpage Water Rights Watch: Updates for Farmers AUGUST 2
conta.cc
August 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
There is a lot to cover in this edition, and not all of it is easy reading. But there is genuine reason for encouragement, and we want to make sure you have the full picture.
https://conta.cc/4gnOlaB
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers
https://conta.cc/4gnOlaB
#whatcomcounty #whatcomfarmers
Bellingham serves as the overnight stopping point on the 44th annual bike ride from Seattle to Vancouver.
Nearly 1,500 cyclists set to ride through Whatcom County over the weekend
Bellingham serves as the overnight stopping point on the 44th annual bike ride from Seattle to Vancouver.
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August 21, 2026 at 9:21 PM
“The Harvest Is Coming, and It’s Going to Be Good”
https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/08/21/the-harvest-is-coming-and-its-going-to-be-good/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #PNW #FamilyFarming #Harvest
https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/08/21/the-harvest-is-coming-and-its-going-to-be-good/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #PNW #FamilyFarming #Harvest
“The Harvest Is Coming, and It’s Going to Be Good”
A message from Whatcom Family Farmers' Executive Director, Fred Likkel.
Taken from Whatcom Family Farmers' Summer 2026 newsletter.
As I write this letter, it’s late summer, and for many farmers the harvest season is either finishing up or fast approaching, depending on your crops. What will the harvest bring us? For most this is the time for
whatcomfamilyfarmers.org
August 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“The Harvest Is Coming, and It’s Going to Be Good”
https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/08/21/the-harvest-is-coming-and-its-going-to-be-good/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #PNW #FamilyFarming #Harvest
https://whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/08/21/the-harvest-is-coming-and-its-going-to-be-good/
#WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #PNW #FamilyFarming #Harvest
August 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM