Updated 1/21/10 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 This site contains resources and tools to assist new and existing farmers to make sound business decisions. Program Publications New! WSDA Small Farm & Direct Marketing Handbook Washington State Farmers Market Manual Farm to Cafeteria Connections: Marketing Opportunities for Small Farms in WA State

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) 676-2059 (Bellingham)
smallfarms@agr.wa.gov

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