Snohomish County Focus on Farming  Preserving Our Roots, Planting our Future

Welcome to the Focus on Farming Web site. 

This site serves primarily as a one-stop business information site for anyone working in Snohomish County's agricultural industry. If you're not in the industry but you're interested in farms, find information here about public events and attractions such as the Evergreen State Fair and Snohomish County's fall farm festivals, as well as information about local farms, products and resources like Puget Sound Fresh.
 

Focus on Farming Conference Thank you to all that attended and participated in the conference held November 20. See event details

 What's New

Check here for the latest news from the County about farming, farm-related events, or projects and programs that affect agriculture.

 Agriculture Sustainability Project

Does Snohomish County farming have a future? The Agriculture Sustainability Project is a community-based initiative launched by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon in October, 2007. The project is designed to enhance and strengthen the County's agricultural economy as well as preserve local farmlands. For more information, contact Linda Neunzig, Agriculture Project Coordinator, Office of Economic Development, 425-388-7170 or by e-mail at linda.neunzig@snoco.org.  View the press release and fact sheet from the October launch.

 Focus on Farming Mailing Contact Information

Update your contact information online!  The Office of Economic Development is updating the Focus on Farming mailing list, and we'd like to hear from you.  While you're online, sign up to receive an electronic version of the quarterly Focus on Farming newsletter and occasional announcements.

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 Getting Help

Regulatory, business and technical help, along with key contact information.

 Focus on Farming Interactive Map

A helpful tool for viewing regulatory conditions that affect commercial farm operations. The map features aerial photographs of parcels, with overlays indicating boundaries with County Zoning, Flood Hazard areas, and Shoreline Environment areas.

 Snohomish County Agriculture Initiative

Read the Agriculture Action Plan and see what's been done to date. Other Snohomish County farm plans and programs, as well as Focus on Farming newsletters are also posted here.

 Farm Message Board

Notices of meetings, special news and events, and other timely information of importance to farmers.

 News Stories

Agriculture-related stories in and around Snohomish County.

 What Do You Think?

We hope these pages have practical value for you.  Please let us know how you think we can improve them.  Send your comments and suggestions to Snohomish County Agriculture Coordinator Ryan Hembree at ryan.hembree@co.snohomish.wa.us.

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