Our Work Archives - Tilth Alliance

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...

Stories | Our Work | Food & Nutrition

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...

News | 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...

Food & Nutrition | Stories | Our Work

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...

Our Work | Events

February 20, 2024

Explore a Bounty of Organic Plants, Supplies and Gardening Wisdom at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands As the gardening community eagerly anticipates the arrival of spring, Tilth Alliance is thrilled to invite you to our March Edible Plant Sale, kickstarting the gardening season for both beginners and seasoned...

Advocacy | Action Alert | Our Work

February 6, 2024

The Coalition for Organic and Regenerative Agriculture (CORA) is currently working to help pass a $1.67 million budget request that would fund an Organic Inspection Credit to help offset the cost of the annual organic inspection for organic farms and handling or processing businesses.

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January 24, 2024

When I was instated as Executive Director of Tilth Alliance in 2018, staff and I committed to acknowledging our role in upholding unjust systems and investing in the work necessary to become a more antiracist, diverse and inclusive organization. Following various internal initiatives, in 2023, we began working with AV...

Our Work | Action Alert

January 23, 2024

The Coalition for Organic & Regenerative Agriculture (CORA) has been working hard in Olympia, and we now have a Senate Bill in support of organic agriculture: Senate Bill 6278. The bill is going to be heard this Thursday, January 25, by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources subcommittee. This...

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