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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday March 17, 9:00 AM – Noon. (Location details to follow.)
Join us for the introductory workshop for VIGA’s own Food Safety 101!
What does it mean to grow food safely?
What are the real issues?
What are Vashon-Maury Island growers doing to respond to food [...]
Paul Motoyoshi served up warm smiles and delicious food at the Vashon Farmers Market. (photo: Ralph Moore)
Paul Motoyoshi, longtime Vashon resident, VIGA member and friend, passed away on January 17, 2012. He will be sorely missed, and our hearts and sympathies are with Paul’s family and friends. We wanted [...]
Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday April 7, 2012
The Vashon Farmers Market welcomes spring with its opening day on Saturday April 7, from 10 a.m. to – 2 p.m. at the town’s Village Green.
Save the date and join us this and every Saturday for the freshest produce, friendliest smiles, [...]
Karen and her well-dressed chicks There’s nothing like fresh local eggs, a truth understood by many islanders. One such local huevo-vore, Karen Biondo, dared to asked the question, just how much do we love our fresh local laying hens? In her annual Egg-o-nomics report, Karen shares her findings and fascination with the incredible [...]
The Vashon Farmers Market grew by leaps and bounds this year, with farmers and crafters offering up their best to island visitors and residents alike. We look forward to 2012 and few new surprises and look back on our great year with some wonderful photos from Ralph Moore.
Gallery 1 (more photos to come!)
Vote for Your Favorite Farmer
Here’s a chance to nominate your favorite Washington Farmers Market, Market Manager and Farmer for an award! It’s easy and fun to do. Winners will be announced at the annual Washington State Farmers Market Conference in early February, 2012.
Details are at: http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com/conference/awardsnominations.html
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