Together, our community raised more than $114,000 at Farms Forever!
We are still feeling the incredible energy and generosity of the evening. Thanks to everyone who joined us, Farms Forever raised $114,762 to support Community Farm Land Trust's work to protect local farmland.
With estimated expenses of $16,908, we're currently projecting a net of nearly $98,000—a tremendous investment in the future of farmland in the South Sound.
From the food on our plates to the generosity in the room, Farms Forever was a beautiful reminder of what happens when our community comes together around something that matters. We shared a farm-to-table meal, listened to stories from the people who care for our land, danced to live music, raced for desserts, and—most importantly—invested in the future of local farmland.
Our farmers are at the heart of this work.
Throughout the evening, we heard from farmers whose experiences offered a powerful reminder of why protecting farmland matters. Their stories brought the challenges, hopes, and possibilities of farming into focus—and reminded us that farmland preservation isn't just about protecting acres. It's about protecting the people, livelihoods, and communities connected to that land.
Celebrating our musicians, The Oly Belles
From the moment guests arrived, music filled the air and set the tone for an evening of connection and celebration. Thank you to or wonderful musicians for bringing such warmth and energy to happy hour and helping make the evening feel like a true community gathering.
Rooted in Community. Growing Together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Farms Forever such an incredible night. From our sponsors and food and beverage partners to our Dessert Dash donors, volunteers, musicians, farmers, and everyone who raised a paddle—we are incredibly grateful for the many people who came together to make the evening possible.
This night wouldn't have been possible without our community of sponsors.
From setting the table to filling the room with music and keeping the glasses full, our sponsors helped create an evening that celebrated the very things we're working to protect: local farms, local food, and a thriving agricultural community.
A meal worth celebrating--Farms Forever wouldn't be Farms Forever without an incredible meal made possible by local farmers, food producers, beverage sponsors, and our catering team. Every bite was a celebration of the land and the people who feed our communities.
Sweet generosity
Our Dessert Dash brought out the competitive spirit—and some seriously delicious desserts! Thank you to all of the bakers, farms, businesses, and community members who donated desserts and to everyone who dashed to support farmland preservation.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible photographer, Heidi Roth of Crunch Creative, for capturing the true spirit of Farms Forever so beautifully. □□ Through your lens, you captured more than just moments—you captured the generosity, joy, connection, and shared commitment that make this event so special. We are grateful for the time, talent, and heart you brought to Farms Forever, and for helping us preserve these memories for years to come!
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!
□ From Celebration to Action
In our next newsletter, we'll share the story of a local farm we're working to protect and introduce two new ways you can help us care for today's farms and protect the farms of tomorrow.
