FARM PROFILES
Every Farmer has a Story
 The following collection of stories is meant to introduce you to the folks bringing your food from the field to your plate. The focus is definitely local, but you will also find profiles for new and interesting producers whose practices reflect a commitment to organic and sustainable agriculture. Every farmer has a story that is rich in personal, generational, geographic and agricultural history!
Know of a farmer we should be talking about? Let us know by e-mailing writer@ptfoodcoop.coop
photos from Organically Grown Company
 FINNRIVER FARM (2010)
Crystie & Keith Kisler
Chimacum, Wash.
o blueberries & raspberries
o delicata squash
o hard cider
 MYSTERY BAY FARM (2010)
Rachael Van Laanen & Scott Brinton
Marrowstone Island, Wash.
o small-batch goat cheese
 MIDORI FARM (2010)
Marko Colby & Hanako Meyers
Port Townsend, Wash.
o plant starts (herbs, veggies, flowers)
o fruits & veggies
o fermented veggies (kim chi, sauerkraut)
 SPRINGRAIN FARM (2009)
John Bellow
Chimacum, Wash.
o variety of small fruit including berries
o tree fruit
o rhubarb
o eggs
 WESTBROOK ANGUS (2009)
Julie Boggs
Chimacum, Wash.
o ground beef
 SHORT FAMILY FARM (2009)
Roger & Kevin Short
Chimacum, Wash.
o ground beef
o steaks, ribs & roasts
 WILD HARVEST CREAMERY (2009)
Suzanne & Mike Tyler
Chimacum, Wash.
o small-batch goat cheese
 WHISKEY HILLS GOAT DAIRY (2008)
Diana Dyer
Port Townsend, Wash.
o raw goat milk
o goat cheese
 LAZY J TREE FARM (2008)
Steve Johnson
Sequim, Wash.
o apples
o pears
o potatoes
o garlic
 LOCAL BEEKEEPERS (2008)
Featured beekeepers:
o Dave Myhre, Olympic Ridge Apiary
o Les Tavenner, Tavenner's Port Townsend
o Tom Schioler, Golden Harvest/Bee Ranch
 LOCAL EGG PRODUCTION (2008)
Featured egg producers:
o Solstice Farm
o Dharma Ridge Farm
o Serendipity Farm
o Wildwood Farm
o Ananda Hills Farm
o Plum Wild Farm
o Pheasant Fields Farm
 CORONA FARM (2007)
Robert & Darby Greenway
Port Townsend, Wash.
o fresh flower bouquets
o pickling dill
o assorted veggies
 JOHANSEN RANCH (2007)
Rich Johansen & Family
Orland, Calif.
o Mandarin oranges
o Navel oranges
o Tangerines
o Meyer lemons
 ANANDA HILLS FARM (2007)
Jennie Watkins
Port Ludlow, Wash.
o eggs
 BURGESS ORCHARDS (2006)
Peter & Mary Burgess
Tonasket, Wash.
o crimson gala apples
o arctic jay white nectarines
o lapin cherries
 SUNFIELD FARM (2006)
Farm & Waldorf School
Port Hadlock, Wash.
o various veggies & fruits
 DHARMA RIDGE (2006)
Zack Wailand & Haley Olson
Chimacum, Wash.
o various veggies & fruits
 SEED DREAMS (2005)
Tessa Gowans
Port Townsend, Wash.
o garden seeds (veggie, flower & herb)
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