Commissioner #3
Farm News
Last night, the Snoqualmie Watershed Improvement District (WID) gathered for their first 2018 meeting as our very own elected Andrew Stout was sworn in as Commissioner #3.
As Mark Twain famously stated “Whisky is for drinking; water is for fighting.” This holds value in our watershed district as we are always trying to understand how to most sustainably use and save the water we receive and engineer drainage that can help eliminate build-up of floodwaters.
As all of us are aware, this is the fourth wettest year in a row on record. Even though we have had extreme droughts to counter, we are still dominated by water. The organization is one of the longest standing conservation groups dating all the way back to the state’s founding fathers. It was recognized a vital resource then, and now it continues to be very complicated subject that touches so many aspects of life from habitat, salmon, Native American tribal lands and farming. It can be an incredible gift; worth the battle of protecting.
In his role as Commissioner, Andrew along with other committee members, will focus on the clear, clean drainage of mounting floodwaters every winter. Two solutions have been prompted, installing drain tiles into the fields of farms to allow for more efficient water absorption into the ground and flow-through into the local streams and rivers. The second solution will involve trying to recognize wildlife that contributes to the flooding; predominantly beavers’ habitats and how we can best serve our farming needs in the face of their busy damming practices. We will keep you updated on their work and progress.
The daily grind at the farm has been very wet this last week as we happily harvest watermelon radishes and wash beets. The warmer temperatures and moisture have made the overwintering kale much happier than the cold dry days of December. We are always amazed at how intensely green they are after a simple drink of water.
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– Wendy
Hi Mr. & Ms. FullCircle,
I hope I see your intend on organic as genuine as I think you mean it and not just another way to generate more/another income/stream.
If so, I'd like to supply some hints as to improve your service:
Do not include any plastic in your box and do not recommend storing anything in plastic in the fridge i.e. Romanesco. (Why? Don't want to do research on that subject? Is it not part of the organic agenda?)
Do not include organics from other states! What good does it do to truck food around? Only for money and profit of larger corporations not the individual. Where do the Kiwi come from? Where the Oranges? From Washington State and seasonal?
I liked the idea of seasonal and local product when approached and subscribed. Now it seems to me I get what I didn't spent initially to research on my subscription.
Don't get me wrong, I know I can adjust my box but I don't like to support out of state produce located at the same location as "my seasonal in state organic" to be distributed.
Looks more like optimized distribution then serious farming to me. (Please have my apology if looks are misleading..)
The following comments are outside of my duty as your customer to provide feedback about your service:
Your article about the Snoqualmie watershed seems to convey that you're meddling in politics or such…
Or perhaps are connected, and, or, else…
If this implication is wrong, I'd like to see the wording corrected. If not, so be it, but it will always make one think of corruption or just favors extended..
BTW please do some research on water and the word sustainable.. (hint: water is not a limited resource and sustainable is a very special word with a very special meaning first time used in UN agenda 2021/2030)
I'd like to continue my subscription just to see if my comments can/will be addressed and if we all together can find a better way to do all these things in the future.
Kind Regards.
We appreciate your comments as well as your concerns for the environment. We can assure you that our intentions are genuine. From the beginning, we've embraced organic and sustainable agriculture as a way of life, an art, a dedication to care for our land, our employees, our natural habitats and our food system. We also partner with other organic farms and specialty artisans to help support our communities and provide our members with more variety. We appreciate your desire for supporting local businesses, and we understand your frustration about some of the produce we offer that isn't from Washington. We are grateful for your feedback.
In response to your comment about the watershed program. The purpose of the Watershed Improvement District is to give district members a voice and find solutions. We feel called to participate in this conversation and contribute to the conservation of this valuable resource. Thank you again for your comments.