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Update: 7/28/2011

Effective July 1, 2011 the Domestic Marketing & Economic Development, Small Farm Direct Marketing and Farm-to-School programs have been eliminated due to legislative budget reductions and these programs have ceased operation.

Small Farm & Direct Marketing

The mission of the program is to:

Increase the economic viability of small farms
Build community vitality
Improve the environmental quality of the region

Program Publications

New! WSDA Small Farm & Direct Marketing Video Series
WSDA Small Farm & Direct Marketing Handbook
Washington State Farmers Market Manual
Farm to Cafeteria Connections: Marketing Opportunities for Small Farms in WA State
"El Libro Verde" Manual de Reglamentos Para el Mercadeo Directo de Productos Agricolas [PDF 1.06 MB]
Manejo del Riesgo y Estrategias para Negocios Agricolas [MP3]

Templates for farmer groups wanting to sell to retailers:
Local Produce Buying Prioritization Guide [PDF 75 KB]
Intend to Grow [PDF 44 KB]

Program Administration:

The program has an advisory board comprised of statewide industry representatives. The advisory board determines the focus of the program and meets quarterly.

Program Staff
Patrice Barrentine, Program Coordinator, (360) 902-2057 (Olympia)
Fred Berman, Program Coordinator, (360) 656-5063 (Bellingham)
smallfarms@agr.wa.gov

Created with funding and support from:

RMA promotes, supports and regulates sound risk management solutions.

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provides technical assistance to small businesses.