Join Us for 2025 Farms Forever
August 16th, from 3:30- 8pm at Little Creek Casino Resort
We’re honored to once again partner with the Squaxin Island Tribe to host Farms Forever(FF)—Dinner and Auction at Little Creek Casino Resort this year. We are already working with the new chef to develop a unique farm forward meal for you.
We’re excited to bring back our incredible auctioneer, Matt Smith from the Actors Group in Seattle, for our live auction and dessert dash this year. We also plan to have a few silent auction items for you to bid on during our happy hour.
August 16th, from 3:30- 8pm at Little Creek Casino Resort
We’re honored to once again partner with the Squaxin Island Tribe to host Farms Forever(FF)—Dinner and Auction at Little Creek Casino Resort this year. We are already working with the new chef to develop a unique farm forward meal for you.
We’re excited to bring back our incredible auctioneer, Matt Smith from the Actors Group in Seattle, for our live auction and dessert dash this year. We also plan to have a few silent auction items for you to bid on during our happy hour.
Ticket Information
Learn more about ticketing options by clicking the button or using the QR code below. Purchase your tickets today!
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We’re happy to announce Farms Forever tickets are now on available through our auction website. This year, we are offering several options for discounted tickets.
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Introducing Hilary Aten Our Keynote Speaker
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Farmland Loss Through Access & Affordability
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We are excited to welcome Hilary Aten as our Keynote Speaker for Farms Forever this year! Hilary joined the Washington State Conservation Commission in September 2024. Hilary joined the Commission after leading farmland preservation and stewardship efforts for a Washington nonprofit land trust since 2011. A native of Northern Michigan, Hilary has worked on land conservation and community land stewardship efforts in Washington State and across the US for more than two decades. She brings experience with land conservation transactions, conservation planning, and policy development to her role at the Commission. Hilary holds a BA in Political Science from Kalamazoo College and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Texas. When off work, she enjoys spending time with her family both in Seattle and the Yakima Valley, exploring the outdoors, and spending as much time on the water as possible. Join us at Farms Forever as Hilary speaks on Bridging the Gap: Addressing Farmland Loss through Access and Affordability.
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Meet the Farms Forever All-Stars
Katherine Saylors Farms Forever Event Coordinator
Katherine is an experienced program and event coordinator with more than 10 years of success leading community events, youth-centered programming, and fundraising efforts across nonprofit and public sectors. We are grateful to have Katherine assisting with our event this year helping us with all things Farms Forever and coordinating our registration & guest services. “My work is grounded in equity, creativity, and a strong commitment to bringing people together in meaningful ways. I bring a collaborative spirit, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for building community through inclusive, well-executed events. I’m enthusiastic about supporting the Farms Forever Gala and the mission of preserving farmland and food accessibility in our region.” |
Matt Smith
Auctioneer Matt is a graduate of The Missouri Auction School and has facilitated hundreds of auctions. Add that to his years of improvisational theatre performance, Matt brings spontaneity and purpose to each event. Matt includes everyone in a positive way and creates an environment where everyone is invited to participate. Beyond his auctioneering, Matt teaches improv workshops and classes in Seattle. He also does organizational improv for innovation and team building in the workplace. Additionally, Matt is an actor and has appeared in several films, including My Last Year with the Nuns, Outsourced, Spiderman, and Sleepless in Seattle. |
Rebeca Potasnik
Master of Ceremonies Rebeca Potasnik has a long history with the Community Farm Land Trust. In addition to being a CFLT member, she has volunteered with past fundraisers, served on the board of directors as the lessee representative from GRuB, and is currently helping the organization with some capacity building efforts. Rebeca is passionate about land stewardship and the ways that community land trusts provide more humane alternatives to our current economic system and help create equitable and inclusive economies. |
Interested in Volunteering for Farms Forever?
Want to help out with Farms Forever this year? It takes a village to put together an event like this and the Community Farm Land Trust could really use your help! If you’ve been looking for ways to connect with CFLT’s mission, this is a great opportunity to get involved! Contact us at: [email protected] or click the button below!
We are seeking a volunteer photographer for Farms Forever this year. This may include assisting people with our Photo Booth during our happy hour as well as capturing all the fun throughout the event.
We are seeking a volunteer photographer for Farms Forever this year. This may include assisting people with our Photo Booth during our happy hour as well as capturing all the fun throughout the event.
Donate to our Auction or Dessert Dash!
Dessert Dash
Seeking mouthwatering desserts for our Dessert Dash! We are open to all kinds of dessert options from cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pie, cake, and whatever your heart can dream up!
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Photo credit: SW WA Food Hub
Auction Items Wanted
Do you have an item, experience, or service to donate to our live/silent auction? We would love to hear from you! We are accepting auction items in the following categories:
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Sponsorships help us to offset the expenses that it takes to host an event of this size and nature. We are happy to accept individual and personal sponsorships for Farms Forever this year as well as any business sponsorships. Sponsorships come in all different shapes and sizes and we are happy to work with you on what works best for your individual or business needs. Contact [email protected].
