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  • Farmer Interview

    Frisky Girl Farm

    Carrie Peterson / September 22, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Ashley and Ellen are the owners of Frisky Girl Farm, an 8-acre parcel in North Bend, Washington, in the valley just below beautiful Mount Si. They took a quick break from their work…

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    Plot Twist Farms: BC

    Carrie Peterson / June 8, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Karla Cox is a paramedic turned farmer who uses permaculture and biodynamic practices to grow her market garden in the Okanogan region of British Columbia. She took a break from her work on…

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    Plot Twist Farm: PA

    Carrie Peterson / April 20, 2023 / 0 Comments

    The inspiration to start farming struck while Jason was working a computer job in a building with no windows.  Stella and Jason Ruggiero grew up in the farm country of Pennsylvania. They pursued…

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    Jean Marie’s Garden

    Carrie Peterson / February 2, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Talia and Dave Hammond are the owners of Jean Marie’s Garden, a serene 12.5 acres on top of a mountain in the northern hills of the Columbia River Gorge. Talia shared with me…

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