We are Seeking New Board Members to Join Our Work
of Preserving Local, Affordable, Working Farmland!
Fun Times at the Farmtastic Tour and 25th Anniversary Celebration!Thank You to everyone who came out to our Farmtastic 25th Anniversary Celebration and Farm Tour. We had so much fun connecting with folks at Scatter Creek Farm and Conservancy and the new James Family Historic Farm. Thanks to Kirsop Farm and Common Ground CSA Farm for hosting us and giving us a tour of your farm operations. Its so great to connect people with where their food comes from and how much work happens to bring food to our tables. We are so grateful to the Akashic Food Truck for our delicious lunch that was provided. Special thanks to our van driver, Kim Young, Debbie Leung, and Alexis Gjurasic.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the Fishtale Brew Pub for our Annual Meeting and Meet-up and Fresh from the Farm Guide Launch.
It was so great to be in person connecting new people to our work. Many engaging conversations were had and we enjoyed getting to know each of you. We are grateful for our continued supporters that showed up to renew their memberships and for the farmers who came to show their support. It was nice to have you at our table. We are happy to announce that Marcie Cleaver, Pat Labine, and Ann Vandeman were voted to continue to serve as returning members of our Board of Directors for a three-year term. |
All of our new board members were also voted to serve for three-year terms. Please help us welcome these new Board Members to the Community Farm Land Trust:
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YOU are the COMMUNITY in Community Farm Land Trust!
Fresh from the Farm Guide Now Available Online!
We are so happy to announce that our 2022 Fresh from the Farm Guide (FFTFG) is now available online! We have upgraded your online viewing experience of our guide to a booklet-style pdf viewer! We hope that you enjoy this experience of viewing our guide online as much as we do. Click through the booklet below or head over to our FFTFG Landing Page for all the guide info for an even more interactive online viewing experience, meet our FFTFG team, and view our online interactive google map. Or use the QR code to view our guide!
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Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Community Farm Land Trust! In this year’s guide, we take you on a farm tour of our four properties. Dive into the history of each property and what’s currently happening on the land. Learn about some of the community benefits from the years of farmland preservation by the Trust. Get details on how to support our work by donating farmland. Learn more about how CFLT purchases and protects local farmland and ensures sustainable farming practices on our properties.
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Find the Fresh from the Farm Guide Near You!We ran into a few supply chain issues with paper for our guide, but we will have printed copies before the end of the month! Look for the 2022 Fresh from the Farm Guide coming soon to a town and a business near you. If you would like copies of the guide at your business or want to help with distribution please contact Natalie@sscflt.org. Visit the FFTFG Landing Page for links to individual parts and other special features of the guide:
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YOU put the COMMUNITY in Community Farm Land Trust!
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Help us celebrate by making a $25 donation in honor of our 25th anniversary. Consider becoming a member, volunteer, or a potential new board member. Email farmland@sscflt.org to tell of your interests. Donations can be sent to: Community Farm Land Trust P.O Box 12118, Olympia, WA 98508. |
CFLT Acquires New Farmland!
29-Acre Portion of the Pioneer James Family’s 1852 Donation Land Claim
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On August 3, 2021 the CFLT formally purchased from Lori, Gayle and Cheryl James, an approximately 29 acre portion of the pioneer James family’s 1852 Donation Land Claim. Located on James Rd, south of Rochester, the property had previously been owned by John and Blanche James, the grandparents of the recent owners. The James sisters were conscientious stewards of the property’s historical significance and welcome its transition to the Land Trust. Take a tour of all farms in the video to the right. |
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Check out our video explaining the different ways the Community Farmland Trust helps preserve local farmland!
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Our Mission: Promoting vibrant local food and farming systems through community supported farmland preservation strategies, educational outreach, and partnerships that increase opportunities for farms and farmers to flourish.
Our Vision: Abundant, productive, sustainable local farmland providing healthy food for our community and contributing to a vibrant, viable farm economy. 
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From a 1 acre urban garden that produces over 10,000 pounds of food a year to hundred acre parcels associated with dairies or livestock production, Thurston county has – and needs – a diversity of farms and farmers. Farmland provides local foods, local economies, and open space. Future plans for the county define how many new roads, sewers, and schools will be needed, but what about farmland? As Thurston County continues to grow, development pressure on farmland will only increase.
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Support Farmland
We save farmland because our community enables us to do so.
Thank you for your trust in our stewardship of your contribution toward promoting farms and farming forever in our region. 
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Get InvolvedThere are many ways that you can support local sustainable farms. Volunteer opportunities are plentiful, so you're sure to find a way to share your skills and enthusiasm.
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