Preserving the legacy and future of family farming in Whatcom County by unifying the farming community and building public support.

Whatcom County, WA
Joined October 2021
💧 JUST RELEASED! Don’t miss this exclusive look into how Whatcom County farmers are grappling with the immense pressure on local water resources. #EveryLastDrop #Documentary #PNW #WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/eve…
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Bob Larson, @AgNetWest reporter, discusses the challenges delivering relief / complications with President Trump’s recent executive order allowing expanded use of tax-exempt, red-dyed off-road diesel. 🎧 savefamilyfarming.org/farm-d… #TheFarmingShow #PNW #AgViability #Harvest #Diesel
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Did you know we added t-shirts to our swag shop this past summer? Wear your support with these super-soft, lightweight tees! They're great for layering during this autumn season. ✳️ Tees do run small. We do suggest sizing up for a comfortable fit. shopadvantagesports.com/what…
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Sophia Gates with @CascadiaDaily shared what she learned about why commercial pea #farming has almost disappeared from #SkagitCounty, giving insight into the larger struggles all farmers in the region continue to face. 🎧 Listen: savefamilyfarming.org/why-sk… #TheFarmingShow #Whatcom
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Get ready for flood season. Learn what's happening to reduce risk. Connect with local resources and share your questions. @Whatcomctygov #whatcomfarmers #wawx #whatcomcounty #waflood #whatcomready
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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. whatcomtalk.com/2026/08/28/i… @WhatcomTalk #WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty #FarmStress #WSUBreadLab #WhatcomFarming
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State Rep. Tom Dent, a farmer himself, explains how excessive state regulation has added even more unnecessary stress for farmers, and what his plan is to try to bring some relief for the people growing food in our state. 🎧 savefamilyfarming.org/wa-rep… #WALeg #Farming #MentalHealth
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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
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You have probably heard Whatcom Family Farmers mention a partnership with a new collaborative group called Water for Whatcom. We thought it was a good time to explain a little more about this new effort & why we are urging your support. 👉 whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/202… #whatcomcounty
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Ellie Corbin, Whatcom Family Farmers’ Education Coordinator, joins Dillon with details on the 11th annual #WhatcomFarmCircle and how local businesses and others can support the important educational event with sponsorships and more. 🎧 savefamilyfarming.org/1000-t… #whatcomcounty
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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 what markets you serve. #whatcomfarmers #whatcomcounty
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Farmers, you have entrusted Whatcom Family Farmers with a job: to unify the family farming community and build public support for its future. We can't do that work well without hearing from you first. Your voice is what makes this work possible. We appreciate your responses.
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Wildfires are burning bigger than ever.. hundreds of thousands of acres in Washington. Okanogan rancher and PUD Commissioner Scott Vejraska joins Dillon to explain how ideology-driven land management helped create today’s disaster. 🎧 savefamilyfarming.org/public… #TheFarmingShow #wawx
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Another successful #Farm to #Forest Tour hosted by Whatcom Family Farmers and Hampton Lumber last week! Local #agriculture and #forestry professionals shared about #stewardship, resource management, current challenges, and the future of these industries in #WhatcomCounty.
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Fred Likkel, Exec Director of Whatcom Family Farmers, gives an update on the court case, as well as details on a new resource available for water users struggling to prepare their paperwork and court claim. 🎧 savefamilyfarming.org/new-re… #TheFarmingShow #Podcast #WhatcomFarmers
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We’ve spent years talking about what we need to do to save #salmon, but are we willing to talk about everything that’s impacting them, including their predators? This piece from the @nwtreatytribes is worth a read, and an important conversation: nwtreatytribes.org/being-fra… #pnw
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