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Restoring Stream-Side Habitat on Kamm Creek

Kamm 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. 
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Cows are the ultimate upcyclers, Mesa dairy farm shows

MESA, 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.
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Whatcom Farm & Distillery Goes Solar

EVERSON, 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.
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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 conservation

SKAGIT 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
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​Whatcom farm helps Bellingham Food Bank

FERNDALE, 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 water

SUNNYSIDE, 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 technology

WHATCOM 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. 
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Greg Ebe, the manager at Ebe Farms, says his ... READ MORE 

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THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF HUNDREDS OF FARMER-LED ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS STORIES

Washington's family farmers have been showing strong leadership in environmental performance for years:
  • Restoring fish-friendly riparian zones
  • Helping plant millions of stream-side seedlings
  • Augmenting stream flow in Bertrand Creek in late summer when natural flow is lowest and  the fish need cool, clean water
  • Protecting water quality so nitrate levels from 50 years ago are now going down
  • Adding fish-friendly floodgates
  • Hosting our visiting winter waterfowl
  • So much more

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.

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REAL Environmental Action & Leadership is an effort by Whatcom Family Farmers - Education to help the greater Washington community work together to continually improve environmental practices, and for increased awareness of the family farming community’s Real Environmental Action and Leadership. Whatcom Family Farmers - Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.