Here is a list of helpful links and resources on farm and forestry topics. For additional help and information, please contact us.
Sustainable Agriculture
WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)
Farm Business Planning
North Olympic Development Council – farm business advising
WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program Resources – many resources on the business of farming.
Washington State University Cultivating Success Courses – Whole Farm Planning and Agricultural Entrepreneurship courses available throughout the year
WSDA Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms – Running a successful farm business
Farm Financing
Craft3 – nonprofit CDFI that makes loans to strengthen the economic, ecological and family resilience in Oregon and Washington. We lend to established nonprofits and growing and start-up businesses – including those that don’t qualify for traditional loans.
Northwest Farm Credit Services – providing financial services for agriculture and rural communities.
Farm Service Agency (USDA) – various loan and financing programs available through FSA.
United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Micro Loan Program – financing needs of small, beginning farmer, niche and non-traditional farm operations
Local Investment Opportunity Network (LION) – our mission is to build prosperous local businesses, keep investing money in our community, and help build a more resilient and sustainable economy in East Jefferson County.
Technical Assistance and Farm Planning
Jefferson County Conservation District
WSU Jefferson County Extension Small Farms Classes
Marketing
Markets:
Eat Local First Olympic Peninsula
Jefferson Farmers Market Association
Agri-tourism: A Guide to Creating a Farm Stay
Farming:
WSDA Small Farm and Direct Marketing Handbook
New England Small Farms Institute Marketing Information
OSU Direct Marketing for Small Farms
Forestry:
Partnership for Forestry Education, Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP)
WSU Forestry: Managing a Successful Timber Sale
OSU Forest Income Opportunities