THANK YOU to all who attended FARMS FOREVER 2018! More photos and information on the Farms Forever page.

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Check out our video explaining the different ways the Community Farmland Trust helps preserve local farmland!

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About Us

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.

Preserving Working Farmland

According to Washington State University Thurston County Extension, since the mid-1950’s Thurston County has lost over 75 percent of its working agricultural lands. And in the 5-year period from 2002 to 2007, we have lost nearly 50% of our remaining working farmland.

Thurston County’s population is predicted to continue to increase, leading to the loss of yet more farmland.

Thurston County Farmland Inventory

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 Involved

There 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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