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  • Farmer Interview

    A Shepherd’s Retreat

    Carrie Peterson / October 7, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Lynne Green was out in the field with her flock of sheep and working sheep dog Chief when I caught up with her for an interview. In true farmer fashion, she opened the…

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    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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    Rooted Northwest

    Carrie Peterson / May 25, 2023 / 0 Comments

    A new community for folks who are passionate about supporting sustainable agriculture is being created, and I had the opportunity to speak with its project manager Dave Boehnlein. He shared how his love…

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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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    Oostema Farmstead

    Carrie Peterson / December 8, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Lisa Oostema lives with her husband Glen on a tranquil 117-acre farm in Lynden, Washington. Most of their 35+ years of marriage has been spent living and working a farm together, and I…

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    Leaping Lamb Farm

    Carrie Peterson / November 10, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Scottie Jones is co-owner with her husband Greg of Leaping Lamb Farm and Farm Stay and the founder and executive director of Farm Stay USA. Even though she is currently in transition with…

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