Richard Ness and Mary Young-Ness of Kittitas Valley Greenhouse have magical powers- They can make summer come early. Or at least that's how it feels when they arrive to market with big, beautiful tomatoes way at the beginning of May. The secret is less of an alchemy and more of a science, (stop reading here if you want to preserve the image of farmer Rich waving a wand)…

Which came first, the farm, or the tractor? In Farmer Ryan’s case, definitely the tractor. ”About 10 years ago I purchased an antique tractor, and that kind of started my farming career.” Learn more about what’s going on at Steel Wheel Farm and the creative folks behind it.

Cristina and Kevin of K&C Farms grow orchard fruit and row crops. Kevin is partial to stone fruit, while Cristina prefers tomatoes and cucumbers. Cristina’s love of cucumbers is absolutely infectious. She’ll often send market staff home with her latest favorite variety, just so they can try it! Learn more about the wonderful family behind K&C Farms.

Residents of Washington State for more than a decade, The Cabreras are a beautiful family of four who preside over ten acres of land at Viva Farms, a Farm Business Incubator and Training Program established in 2009. Read on to learn more about Cabrera Farms!

This is a love story. Yes about a young couple, yes about a passion for farming and working the land, but mostly about a sweet pup named Gracie. Read on to learn the story behind Gracie’s Greens.

The Alvarez family is as community-conscious as they are environmentally conscious, donating the majority of their leftover market produce to food banks throughout the Puget Sound area. Alvarez Organic Farms is a true Farmers Market and community staple, though their successes did not come without extremely hard work and determination. Read on to learn the history of Alvarez Organic Farms.

As much as the Barraza family of Big Brother Farms has learned at the farmers markets, we, in turn, have learned a great deal from them. Their positive and caring attitudes are wonderful to spend time around, and watching this multigenerational operation grow with such joy is an inspiration. Read on to learn more about Big Brother Farms.

Sena Sea is the product of generations of fishing expertise and a family culture deeply rooted in ocean bounty. Read on to learn more about this week’s featured vendor!

Jeremy Faber’s goals for Foraged & Found to protect the ecosystems he and his products depend on, working with natural cycles rather than attempting to manipulate them. Read on to learn more about this sustainable local business!

If you’ve ever bought delicious cherries or stone fruit from the AG Family Farm stand at the Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Lake City or Magnolia farmers markets, you have definitely met Arturio Guerrero. Read on to learn more about Arturo and his passion for farming and family.

We’re proud of Washington’s small farms, proud of the shoppers who support them, and proud of the work we do to create connections among these groups to help ensure that quality, local foods continue to be available to nourish the whole community. Ever wonder about your favorite farmer or vendor’s backstory? Read on and meet Sea Breeze Farm!

Indian Candy is a native-owned business using the same fishing and processing techniques as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. Read on to learn more about this family business!

Learn more about Meeraf and Jonathan Sinton, the duo behind Geni’s Ethiopian Corner!

Learn more about Baker Michael and Pinckney's Cookie Cafe.

Learn how the Good Farmer Fund helped Nash’s Organic Produce when a combination of heavy snow and hungry migratory birds resulted in massive crop loss.

Learn more about how the Good Farmer Fund helped Kirsop Farm with repairs and a new flock when an electrical fire caused massive damage to their chicken brooder.

Learn about Chubby Bunny Farm and how the Good Farmer Fund helped them extend their growing season with a new greenhouse.

Learn how the Good Farmer Fund helped Sea Breeze Farm when February snow resulted in loss of livestock and power outages on their farm.

Learn more about Mariposa Farm and how The Good Farmer Fund helped when their market truck was involved in an accident with an uninsured driver.

Learn more about Rainy Day Bees and what it takes to bring honey to your table.