Farmer Chris runs a tight ship at Windy Acre Farm, a roughly 3 acre mixed vegetable farm nestled in Kent, WA. At 25, he is still considered a young farmer, though his experience rivals that of many of his older peers. Farmer Chris started Windy Acre when he was 15 years old and runs the business with the goal of working with nature, not against it. Learn more about this incredible young farmer!

Nature’s Last Stand has a diehard following. The farm has gone through a few iterations since it began at the University District Farmers Market 25 years ago. These days, John and his partner Caroline have had to pivot yet again as restrictions due to COVID-19 make it impossible for John to sell breakfast sandwiches at market. You can still find their globally inspired hand-crafted sausages, like their takes on the Filipino loganisa sausage, the North African merguez lamb sausage, and their Spicy Thai sausage, at market and online. Read on to learn more about this beloved farmers market staple, and how you can support!  

Lee Lor Garden holds a special place in our hearts. They have been with us almost as long as the organization has existed, joining us at the West Seattle Farmers Market every Sunday since day one twenty years ago. Lee and Blia Lor's children grew up helping out in the booth and on the farm, and it has been a joy watching them grow up. We reached out to Lee and Blia’s daughter Melisa for a little context about the Lor family, and the history of their business.

Residents of Washington State for more than a decade, The Cabreras are a beautiful family of four who preside over ten acres of land at Viva Farms, a Farm Business Incubator and Training Program established in 2009. Read on to learn more about Cabrera Farms!

Okra is a southern staple that has, against all odds, taken root on farms here in Washington. While we’re sure glad okra has made its way into the American palette, its journey to the U.S. speaks to this country’s history of violence and subjugation. Read on to learn the history of this locally and globally beloved ingredient.