Updated 3/3/2008

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:

• Washington State Farmers Market Manual
• Handbook of Regulations for Direct Farm Marketing (Green Book)
• Farm to Cafeteria Connections: Marketing Opportunities for Small Farms in WA State

photo by Harvindar Singh

photo by Kelli Sanger

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

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.