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COVID pandemic assistance, which greatly helped the state s farmers of color, is gone. But the farmers strive to keep going, and feeding vulnerable communities.
Juanita Chavarria opened her very first CSA sign-ups this year, servicing King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties from her urban locale in Tacoma. Her deliveries might come living and breathing, with microgreens such as clovers, pea shoots, and radishes. Theyâre farmed soil-free, using the surplus fibers of coconuts. If youâd like, you can request a hatching duck egg to raise alongside your salad.
CSA May thru July; some items available
for individual purchase
These 23 acres in Duvall are dedicated to providing fresh, organic food directly to Seattleâs Central District. In 2007, Reverend Dr. Robert Jeffrey Sr. wanted to improve the health of his neighborhood through education and access to nutritious diets. Today, the volunteer-run nonprofit hosts youth programs, sells at its market on 21st Ave and Yesler, and provides groceries for low-income community members. âWhen you buy a CSA, you feed a family,â director Brione Scott notes, âNot only are you g