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November 25, 2024

For many of us, this time of year includes thinking about gift giving. If you have a gardener in your life, you may be wondering what kind of gift would be perfect for them. We’re here to help! We’ve assembled this holiday gift guide featuring six of the bestselling...

November 22, 2024

Kal Belay is an alum of the Rainier Beach Youth Stewards program. She used to accompany her grandmother when she participated at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands with the East African Senior Center. She goes to Cleveland STEM High School and is an active member of the school...

Our Work | Advocacy

October 11, 2024

As we approach the November ballot, I want to share how Tilth Alliance is thinking about Initiative 2117, which proposes to rescind Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). Despite the legislature’s intention to include an agricultural exemption, we recognize the CCA has unintentionally created financial burdens for many small and mid-sized farmers....

Stories | Our Work | Food & Nutrition

September 20, 2024

As the Rainier Beach Youth Stewards arrived on the foggy farm to begin final preparations for their Community Kitchen Dinner, the look of apprehension was evident on their faces. The day’s forecast was “rain showers,” something rarely seen in Seattle, especially in August. The group had been planning for...

Stories | Our Work | Food & Nutrition

July 31, 2024

When Maggie and I first sat down to co-plan the menu for June’s Community Kitchens dinner, there was no lack of inspiration. From the chefs who had cooked in the months prior, to the Pride-themed “Taste the Rainbow” dinner from June 2022, to using glorious, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. In...

Food & Nutrition | Stories | Our Work

June 13, 2024

To practice “eating locally” is to embrace the creativity and abundance of the foods and producers all around our communities. We can choose ingredients that come from nearby sources, and like the guest chefs at our May Community Kitchen event, we can go deeper by learning about and using...

Press Release

June 13, 2024

This summer, the Tilth movement marks a major milestone: 50 years of promoting organic, sustainable, and equitable food systems in the Pacific Northwest. Tilth Alliance will honor this anniversary with a special “Cultivate & Celebrate: 50 Years of Tilth” event on Sunday, July 28 from 5-8 p.m. at Rainier...

News | Press Release | Our Work | WA Farming & Agriculture

May 15, 2024

From boosting soil health to increasing biodiversity, a fresh crop of Washington farms is unlocking organic and sustainable agriculture’s potential – with support from Tilth Alliance’s Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund. We’re pleased to share this year’s recipients of these critical grants providing over $550,000 in financial...

Stories | Our Work | Food & Nutrition

May 9, 2024

People have been fermenting food for as long as they have been domesticating plants and animals, with records showing early examples in 7,000 BCE. Its primary use was to extend the shelf life of foods, ensuring stock in the harsh winter months. These days, many people turn to foods...

Our Work | WA Farming & Agriculture | Advocacy

March 13, 2024

The CORA Governing Council is grateful for your support of the Coalition for Organic & Regenerative Agriculture (CORA) during the state legislative session in Olympia. Your support is instrumental in our mission to advance organic agriculture in Washington State. Organic Ag Bill Makes Progress In this session, CORA asked...