Environmental Leadership
It's What farmers Do
Restoring Stream-Side Habitat on Kamm CreekKamm Creek flows through the northern parts of Whatcom County, starting near the Canadian border, meandering through farmland and eventually flowing into the mainstem of the Nooksack River.
READ MORE Cows are the ultimate upcyclers, Mesa dairy farm showsMESA, Wash. -- Coulee Flats Dairy, in Mesa, Wash., uses leftover human food to feed their dairy cows.
“Cattle are the ultimate upcyclers for the byproducts out of the northwest,” said Luke Dynes. READ MORE Whatcom Farm & Distillery Goes SolarEVERSON, Wash. -- When Mariah and Shawn Butenschoen, owners of Breckenridge Blueberries and Probably Shouldn’t Distillery, tossed around the idea of using solar energy, they followed two philosophies that they have adopted in their time as farmers.
Over the years, the Butenschoens were told they probably shouldn’t do a lot of things. “We were told we probably shouldn’t open a blueberry farm...and then we were going to go organic ... READ MORE Skagit farms work on soil conservationSKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. -- Skagit farmers are working together to protect the soil.
Jason VanderKooy with Harmony Dairy says animal waste, particularly from dairy cows, plays a big role in soil health. “Cow manure is the complete package for nutrients ... READ MORE Whatcom farm helps Bellingham Food BankFERNDALE, Wash. -- A Ferndale farm has gone above and beyond to assist the Bellingham Food Bank for years. Boxx Berry Farms donates acres of their property to the food bank’s gleaning project, allowing the food bank access to fresh produce.
“Bellingham Food Bank's agricultural programs really got started about 10 years ago when we inherited ... READ MORE Sunnyside dairy uses worms to create clean waterSUNNYSIDE, Wash. -- J&K Dairy in Sunnyside, Wash. is using worms to help clean and recycle their waste on their farm.
They have brought in the Biofiltro system to their farm to help with cleaning their waste and creating clean water. “The Biofiltro beta system takes anaerobic ... READ MORE Whatcom potato farm works to conserve water with new technologyWHATCOM COUNTY, Wash -- Constant moisture is important to the health and growth of potatoes. Ebe Farms in Whatcom County has tested out several types of irrigation systems to find the most efficient way to keep their potatoes hydrated while conserving water.
Greg Ebe, the manager at Ebe Farms, says his ... READ MORE |
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Washington's family farmers have been showing strong leadership in environmental performance for years:
It’s time that farmers let you know what we’ve been doing to keep this the best place possible to live by providing real environmental action and leadership. It’s not just empty talk. It’s REAL: Real Environmental Action and Leadership. Community Partners: 
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