May 6, 2012
External article, Science News
Commonly Used Pesticide Turns Honey Bees Into 'Picky Eaters'
May 6, 2012
External article, Seatle Times
Fertilizer from food waste: PCC tests 'full circle' system with local firm
May 1, 2012
External article, Seatle Times
Farmers markets come and go for 2012 season
Apr. 20, 2012
External article, Seatle Times
WSU organic agriculture, wind and solar development programs receive $5M gift
Apr. 19, 2012
Invasive weeds get the boot, salmon get a boost, with King County grant awards
Mar. 30, 2012
External report, Science
Field Research on Bees Raises Concern About Low-Dose Pesticides
Mar. 22, 2012
Healthier options brought to hundreds of thousands of residents
Mar. 5, 2012
Learn about agricultural drainage assistance at any of 3 King County workshops in March
Feb. 27, 2012
Agriculture Commission to explore strategies that make small farms viable in King County
February 2012 message to staff
WLRD Director Mark Isaacson on Equity and Social Justice
Feb. 14, 2012
Help is available for farmers interested in building, repairing livestock-saving farm pads
Feb. 1, 2012
External article, Crosscut
Will the last farmer to leave Puget Sound please wish us luck?
Jan. 27, 2012
External article, Seattle Times
Longtime Monroe dairy farm now turns manure into money
Jan. 11, 2012
External article, TechFlash
The Climate Corporation opens Seattle office
Dec. 12, 2011
Got ‘cow power?’ Groundbreaking kicks off green energy project near Enumclaw
Oct. 12, 2011
King County Agriculture Commission to focus on equestrians at Oct. 20 Enumclaw meeting
Oct. 10, 2011
Exciting, healthy changes underway for school meals
Sept. 29, 2011
External article, Daily Journal of Commerce
It’s not all waste - fueling our future energy needs
Sept. 18, 2011
External article, Snoqualmie Valley Record
Growing the future, saving the soil; Author draws attention to Snoqualmie Valley farms' mission for change
Sept. 11-17, 2011
Washington Organic Week
Sept. 12, 2011
External article, Everett Herald
Washington is leading the way with organics
Aug. 15, 2011
External article, Seattle P-I
College organic, sustainability programs growing
Aug. 3, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Study: Healthful diet may be too costly for some Americans
Aug. 2, 2011
King County brings healthier options to hundreds of thousands of residents
25 de julio de 2011
Programas le dan más residentes del condado de King acceso a alimentos sanos en los mercados agrícolas
June 29, 2011
Programs offer access to farmers markets, healthy food, to more King County residents
Ten farmers markets in King County now accepting EBT/WIC benefits
July 20, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Local churches launch fresh-food market to change the way we eat
May 31, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Organic farming more popular in Ore., NW schools
May 24, 2011
June 7 workshop offers tips to horse owners for creating efficient property layouts
May 6, 2011
County offers free workshops to help residents tackle tough noxious weeds
Agencies, landowners asked to help stop spread of invasive and noxious plants, including garlic mustard, invasive knotweed and giant hogweed
April 21, 2011
Executive Constantine proposes next wave of King County actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to climate change
Motion addresses near-term actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for local impacts such as sea level rise and flooding
April 19, 2011
King County honors environmental leaders with Green Globe Awards
Executive Constantine to recognize winners at County’s annual Earth Day Expo, April 22 at Westlake Plaza in Seattle
April 14, 2011
Executive Constantine goes online April 18 to discuss climate change with experts, public
Feb. 15, 2011
King County seeks applicants for Rural Forest Commission positions
Feb. 11, 2011
Help available for farmers interested in building, repairing livestock-saving farm pads
King County schedules Feb. 28 meeting in Preston to offer advice, technical help
Feb. 2, 2011
External article, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
School cafeterias hope to serve locally grown food
The King County Customer Service Guide 2011 (pdf) is designed to help you quickly locate the service you need.
Maintenance of agricultural drainages in the Snoqualmie Valley New
Notice of Action under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Dec. 2, 2010
‘Tis the season to buy local: Puget Sound Fresh farmers offer holiday trees, greens
Nov. 30, 2010
External article, Marketplace
Insurance companies have no doubts about global warming
Nov. 16, 2010
External article, Sammamish Review
Conservation leaders honor Councilwoman Kathy Lambert
Nov. 3, 2010
External article, Seattle P-I
New farmers take over Puyallup filbert orchard
Our first Ag Commission meeting of 2011 will be held Thursday, February 10th, 4-7 p.m.
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (external link)
Watershed Science Center
125 West Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
The date of future meetings will be decided then and posted.
May 25, 2010
Unwanted chemicals – what is the safe way to dispose of them?
Free training: agricultural drainage maintenance best practices
for farmers and excavators, June 3, 2010
May 4, 2010
‘Homegrown Celebration’ to feature 4-H, Enumclaw-area produce, arts and crafts
April 30, 2010
External report, KING5 News
King County seasonal farmers markets kick off this weekend 
April 20, 2010
Complete inventory of climate change pollution to help guide regional climate action
Effort will estimate emissions of all goods and services, help inform future plans
March. 19, 2010
New report recommends ways to strengthen farmers markets and bolster rural areas
Key proposals include coordinated marketing, expanding payment options
Feb. 15, 2010
External column, Seattle Times
Protecting Washington's high-value forest and agriculture lands
Jan. 28, 2010
New report offers blueprint for growing agriculture business in King County
‘FARMS’ report notes value, future challenges of farming in populous county
Jan. 26, 2010
Learn about managing pastures, paddocks at free workshops in Preston-Fall City area
Sound management of livestock areas can save money, help the environment
Jan. 14, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Full Circle Farm expands grocery home-delivery service area
Jan. 13, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Disease dooming native bumblebees
Dec. 4, 2009
Special, no-cost pesticides collection for farmers and small businesses preparing for floods
Nov. 24, 2009
Constantine calls for a "culture of performance" that changes the way King County does business
Nov. 16, 2009
Fertile King County farmland returns to its roots, as much-needed soccer fields are built nearby
King County wants your opinion!
Countywide Strategic Plan
Oct. 7, 2009
External article, Northwest HUB
King County Updates Farmland Preservation Program
Sept. 24, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Take a harvest tour of King County farms
Sept. 21, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Northwest farmers have banded together to market their own flour
Sept. 11, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
EPA puts limits on 3 pesticides to protect salmon
Sept. 2, 2009
Green River Valley farmers can learn more about flood safety, dam repairs, at public meetings
Aug. 27, 2009
King County Hosts Historic Barn Workshop
Grants available to residents for barn stabilization and rehab work
Aug. 11, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Slaughterhouse on wheels aids 'locavore' movement
Jul. 31, 2009
Celebrate state farmers market week with a trip to your local King County farmers market
Jun. 22, 2009
Farm-fresh produce abounds as King County offers 39 farmers markets
Apr. 21, 2009
External report, KING5 News
US biologists say 3 pesticides harm salmon
Apr. 19, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Wash. farmers go organic as demands grow
Apr. 13, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Close loopholes in Washington's Growth Management Act
Mar. 30, 2009
Vashon agriculture focus of April 9 public meeting
Mar. 10, 2009
Farm pad meeting coming to Snoqualmie Valley
Mar. 10, 2009
King County Agricultural and Forestry Program recipient of King Conservation District’s “Rock Award”
Awards program spotlights programs, municipalities and individuals
Mar. 9, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Seed companies have a bumper crop of customers
Feb. 24, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Enumclaw to run King County fair
Feb. 24, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
4-H among state programs facing big WSU budget cut?
Feb. 23, 2009
King County wants to hear ideas of farming’s future
Feb. 3, 2009
King County’s noxious weed list growing
Weed board now requires knotweed control on upper, middle Green River
Jan. 27, 2009
External article, King 5 News
King County farms left scarred by winter storms
Jan. 9, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Global warming will be a killer for agriculture, UW scientists say
Jan. 8, 2009
Flooding cuts off residents in East King County
Levee upgrades, farm pads keeping residents and animals safer this year
Farming Survey:
What's the future of agriculture in King County?
Nov. 19, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
To protect salmon, restrictions placed on three pesticides
Nov. 7, 2008
Sims pledges to ‘Eat Local for Thanksgiving,’ encourages food purchases from area farms
Oct. 7, 2008
Workshop for floodplain farmers set for Oct. 28
King County workshop covers flood preparedness, farm pads, other topics
Sept. 30, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Despite the bee crisis, you still can savor Northwest honeys
Sept. 25, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Living food: Genius in farming
Sept. 22, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Taste King County's bounty at Harvest Celebration Farm Tour
Sept. 19, 2008
Rural, home-based businesses in King County to get support under proposed rule changes
Executive pushes to improve conditions for traditional rural industries
Aug 22, 2008
Double your food stamp power and eat healthy by shopping at two King County farmers markets
Pilot project to expand food stamp use at farmers markets beginning this week
Reducing exposure to pesticide residues:
Updated Shopper’s Tips for Buying Fruits & Vegetables
July 21, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Pesticide Information: No problem here
July 18, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
County removes pesticide guide
Group says tips on safe fruits, vegetables are 'misleading'
July 17, 2008
Family fun comes to Enumclaw, July 18-20, with King County 4-H/FFA Agricultural Fair
July 14, 2008
Sims named County Leader of the Year by national magazine
July 14, 2008
External article, Western Farmer-Stockman
Washington State U Offers Nation's First Online Organic Ag Certificate
July 11, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Puget Sound: We're the polluters
July 8, 2008
King County farmers get flexibility to protect equipment, stock with new rules in flood areas
July 1, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
County OKs floodplain pads, buildings by farmers
Lack of such structures exacerbated flooding losses
June 30, 2008
External article, Capital Press
Agriculture advocate helps make things happen
Embleton:‘People need to pay attention to where their food comes from’
June 24, 2008
Cute cows, swift pigs, pie-baking contest featured at King County 4-H/FFA Agricultural Fair
June 13, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Urban folks find farming a tough row to hoe
A new farming venture aimed at providing organic produce to residents of Seattle's Central Area and other urban neighborhoods needs help saving its first crop.
June 2, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Urban farming sprouts in Seattle
May, 30, 2008
External article, Capital Press
County fair goes back to roots
April 25, 2008
Tradition takes center stage at King County 4-H/FFA Agricultural Fair
Demand outpaces available space
April 22, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Farmers markets keep growing
Demand outpaces available space
April 11, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
'Major disaster' for bees may jeopardize Washington state's crops
April 9, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Living Food: Grow, buy locally
Feb. 28, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Eat your veggies, organic or otherwise
Feb. 28, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
King County Fair shrinks to 3 days, focus on farms
Feb. 6, 2008
King County farmers would get new flood protection with task force proposals
Jan. 30, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Harmful pesticides found in everyday food products
Mercer Island children tested in yearlong study
Jan. 29, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Bills' aim: Fresher foods for students
Jan. 22, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
The lowdown on topsoil: It's disappearing
Disappearing dirt rivals global warming as an environmental threat
Jan. 10, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Bill aims to put more farm-fresh foods on school lunch menus
Jan. 4, 2007
King County Noxious Weed Board meets Jan. 16 to discuss weed control list
County panel mulls changes to weed list as state requires control of 5 new weeds
Jan. 1, 2008
External article, Western Farmer-Stockman
WSU Offers Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Certificate
Dec. 4, 2007
Support King County agriculture by purchasing Christmas trees from Puget Sound Fresh growers
Dec. 3, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
King County loosens rules on some agricultural land
Nov. 21, 2007
External opinion, Seattle P-I Editorial Board
Living Food: It's about balance
Nov. 21, 2007
External column, Seattle P-I
On Food: Local choices are good for everyone
Nov. 3, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Keeping it local for a green Thanksgiving
Nov. 2, 2007
Savor local flavor at the holiday table
Sims asks people to pledge to ‘Eat Local for Thanksgiving'
Oct. 17, 2007
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Color Northwesterners green
Oct. 15, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Many barriers keep organic food out of school lunches
Aug. 4, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Say bye bye to bananas, hello local with '100 Mile Diet'
July 30, 2007
Snoqualmie Valley farmers get tools to protect against winter flooding
July 5, 2007
Ten critters ready to go toe to claw (to hoof) for King County Fair ‘Royal Critter’ crown
Newts, horse, rabbit, chicken among the flock of finalists for July 18 event
Apr. 27, 2007
King County wants to rip out noxious weed problem by the roots
King County Noxious Weed Program offering free workshops for landowners
Apr. 20, 2007
It doesn’t get any fresher: Farmers markets opening for business across King County
Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Leader in Resource Management:
Murray LLC
Greenprint for King County
Regional conservation strategy
Mar. 27, 2007
April 16 workshop will provide farmers with tips on obtaining permits
Mar. 16, 2007
Sixth-annual Small Farm Expo slated for March 24
Mar.13, 2007
Hmong farmers need home gardeners’ help
Mar. 2, 2007
External Links, Time Magazine
- Eating Better Than Organic
- Lure of the 100-Mile Diet
Feb. 7, 2007
King County Proposes Global Warming Action Plan
Other cities, counties and private sector urged to join effort
Feb. 6, 2007
Sims encourages local farmers, chefs to work together for better health, environment, economy
Sustainable Northwest
Promoting environmentally
sound economic development
Jan. 3, 2007
King County’s noxious weed board meets Jan. 17; Noxious weed list could grow by three
Oct. 17, 2006
USDA Rural Development to present grant to King County for renewable energy project
Sept. 26, 2006
8th annual Harvest Celebration
Aug. 31, 2006
Farmers, rural home-based businesses enjoy more flexibility under proposed code changes
Aug. 23, 2006
King County wins grant to plan manure digester
System would improve dairy waste management, capture methane for energy
Aug. 14, 2006
External Link, Seatle P-I
WSU's organic agriculture major takes root
Aug. 8, 2006
King County Farmers Markets: Providing fresh, healthy food year 'round
July 19, 2006
Jake the horse trots away with Royal Critter crown
24-year-old Morgan/Arab horse will represent 2006 King County Fair
July 18, 2006
King County in a race against the clock to stop the spread of toxic tansy ragwort
July 18, 2006
King County Fair: Alive and Kickin’ for 144 years
Wednesday’s Critter Crowning kicks off oldest county fair west of the Mississippi
June 21, 2006
External Article, King County Journal
U-pick goodies: Take flowers, berries and herbs straight from the farm to your kitchen
June 14, 2006
King County offers noxious weed workshop to Vashon property owners, June 27
June 6, 2006
Don't let your critter miss its big chance: King County Fair Critter Crowning Contest entries due June 15
May 20, 2006
External link, Seattle Times
Organic farming takes root
May 8, 2006
King County farmers market season kicks into high gear
Executive Sims trumpets farm-fresh produce now available in 27 neighborhoods
May 2, 2006
External link, King County Journal
9 noxious weeds: pretty, but dangerous: County asking for public's help to wipe them out
May 1, 2006
King County encourages landowners to get a jump on noxious weeds
Small Farm Expo
March 18 at the King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw
Jan 2, 2006
Sims to encourage more marketing connections between farmers, restaurants at Seattle event
Dec. 29, 2005
King County Agriculture Commission seeks applicants for five seats
Nov. 23, 2005
Puget Sound Fresh farm products still available as farmers' market season continues
Nov. 3, 2005
Sims lauds King County's water conservation, says climate change requires continued savings
Executive says reclaimed water source an important part of future plans
Oct. 28, 2005
King County agreement preserves farmland, creates new athletic fields in Sammamish Valley
Oct. 27, 2005
King County praised as national leader in addressing climate change
Oct. 26, 2005
Sims outlines efforts to reduce emissions, prepare for global warming
Oct 7, 2005
7th annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour draws more than 5,000 King County residents
Sept.30, 2005
King County dishes up 7th annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour
Sept. 20, 2005
King County's 2005 Harvest Celebration Farm Tour kicks off with events for children
Aug. 15, 2005
Come on out to the farm! Harvest Celebration returns to King County on October 1
July 25, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Noxious -- or obnoxious -- county orders landowners to off invasive weeds
July 15, 2005
External link, Capital Press
Rural King County residents asked to help plan future
June 21, 2005
Learn how to fight green invaders
King County offers Noxious Weed Workshop for rural landowners
May 17, 2005
King County farmers market sales grow 20 percent
May 9, 2005
County noxious weed specialists on the look out for infestations of the worst plant invaders
April 27, 2005
Vashon Island basin steward available to answer questions one-on-one
April 1, 2005
Snoqualmie Valley farmers take lead on habitat improvements that help farms and fish
March 9, 2005
Weeds, Gardens, Manure and Crops, OH MY!
Feb. 25, 2005
Small Farm Expo on March 19 puts tools for success in the hands of small acreage landowners
Jan. 12, 2005
Purchase of surplus county land to help farmers market, innovative ag projects sprout in Woodinville
» Critical Areas Package - CAO Resources
» Agricultural Practices Fact Sheet (Acrobat PDF)
Oct. 26, 2004
Agricultural Entrepreneurship: Business Planning for Farmers
Thursdays 6-9 pm, January 20 through April 7, 2005
Oct. 26, 2004
Metro Transit pilot project may tip balance for new statewide industry
Venture produces largest biodiesel-powered fleet in the state
Sept 29, 2004
Seattle Times
Multigenerational farm families want to keep tradition alive
Sept. 24, 2004
Local farmers gearing up for King County Harvest Celebration Farm Tour
Sept. 17, 2004
County surplus land to go to farmers' market
Sustainable Small Acreage Farming
Class for beginning and existing farmers - Wednesdays 6-9 pm Sept. 8-Dec. 15, 2004
Sep. 9, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Citizen-farmers are preserving the land and harvesting a dream
Aug. 30, 2004
Sixth Annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour Announced
Aug. 4, 2004
Counties will recognize 8 Puget Sound Fresh 'Partners' for supporting local agriculture on Thursday
Jun. 24, 2004
King County announces permit procedures to help farmers
May 26 - Jun. 1, 2004
Seattle Weekly
Think Global, Eat Local
May 24, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Region's strawberry crop gets a jump on summer
Extension Class June 9:
Best Management Practices for Pastures, Livestock, and Farms
March 22, 2004
Everett Herald
Program gives farmers a fruitful way to grow
Feb. 27, 2004
Seattle Times
Reworked ordinance offers break on waterside buffers
Feb. 27, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Proposed land-use changes would boost density, ease rules in rural areas
Feb. 19, 2004
King County Seeks Volunteers for Tree-Planting Events in the Snoqualmie Valley
Feasibility Study: Anaerobic Digesters for King County Dairies
Study to Evaluate the Price and Markets for Residual Solids from a Dairy Cow Manure Anaerobic Digester
Nov. 24, 2003
Care about agricultural issues? King County Agriculture Commission has vacancies to fill
Oct 20, 2003
Wineries in rural areas match of agriculture, jobs
Oct 8, 2003
Reclaimed water for Sammamish Valley to flow from new source
Oct. 6, 2003
External Link, King County Journal
Public input sought on resource plan
Sept. 3, 2003
External link, Tacoma News Tribune
From cow pies to kilowatts
July 17, 2003
King County explores 'Manure Power' to support dairy farmers and boost air and water quality
King County Fair mascot crowned
Apr. 23, 2003
External link, Seattle Times
New generation of farmers nurturing a growing movement
Apr. 16, 2003
King County announces 2003 Green Globe Award winners
Apr. 8, 2003
County promotes wide range of energy measures
A biogas generation project for Enumclaw-area dairy farms being explored, among other projects
Mar 25, 2003
External link, Capital Press Ag News
King County listens to farmers
Mar. 6, 2003
Puget Sound Fresh helps boost farmers market sales
Oct. 16, 2002
External link, Seattle Post Intelligencer
For organic farmers, it's a much easier row to hoe
August 3, 2002
Seattle Post Intelligencer Editorial Board
Enjoy bounty of this state's other big industry
July 17, 2002
External link, Seattle Post Intelligencer
Farm foragers link local growers and up-scale restaurants
Puget Sound Fresh: A Case Study (Adobe Acrobat format)
External link - University of Wisconsin
