Experience Farming Project
The Experience Farming Project is a self-directed and participant-driven opportunity for aspiring farmers to gain valuable hands-on experience while independently working a plot of land at one of our locations in the Snoqualmie Valley. We provide access to land, resources, and tools needed to get started as a successful farmer without the often prohibitive start-up costs associated with purchasing or leasing land and equipment.
As part of the Experience Farming Project, all participants will employ sustainable farming practices that support the continued integrity of the land at our host sites in accordance Certified Naturally Grown standards.
Apply for the Experience Farming Project
To apply, email sean@snovalleytilth.org with the following information:
- Describe your farming experience
- Describe your interest in participating in the Experience Farming Project
- Your contact information
Current participants, access the Experience Farming Project Handbook here.
EFP in the News!
The Experience Farming Project was featured in Audra Mulkern’s article in 425 Magazine. (See photos above)
Experience Farming Project Site
We lease a highly productive piece of farmland between Carnation and Fall City that is now owned by King County. Since 2017, we have been working with various partners to host multiple farm businesses on the site, while improving the land and installing infrastructure to support farming.
Acknowledgements
King Conservation District is funding critical infrastructure improvements that will contribute to the success of our Experience Farming Project program participants in their endeavor as new farmers.
The support of the USDA/WSDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program has allowed us to expand our program to be able to serve more new farmers.
