Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance

06/13/2026

Hands-on vermiculture at Roots Farm! 🌱 Worm castings, food-scrap diversion, and community learning came together in a practical workshop led by Jennifer Clark. Read how local farmers and gardeners are building healthier soil and a stronger local food system. https://wix.to/dyXd3Eo

In early June, Roots Farm in northern Kitsap County, hosted an on-farm Vermiculture workshop. Jennifer Clark, farm owner, taught participants how to divert food scraps from the waste stream and transform them into nutrient-rich worm castings through vermicomposting. The hands-on class provided pract...

06/07/2026

Dream job alert! Town & Country Markets is hiring a Farm Manager to lead an established farm operation focused on sustainable agriculture and feeding the local community.

Oversee crop planning, field production, harvests, and more - and make a real impact on local food systems. Read the full job details & apply: https://wix.to/vDERJ6B

Do you dream of stewarding a working farm, growing food for your community, and making a lasting impact on local agriculture?Town & Country Markets is seeking a Farm Manager to lead and grow its established farm operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about sustainable....

06/07/2026

Interested in raising cattle or chickens? Join WSU Regional Small Farms for beginner-friendly livestock classes this month — perfect for small-scale farmers, backyard growers, and 4‑H/FFA members.

Classes include: Chicken Care for Beginners (June 15 & 29), Forage & Grazing Nutrition (June 17) and Finishing: Grass or Grain (June 23). Learn practical tips on nutrition, feeding economically, and supporting animal health and reproduction.

Read more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/

Engaging people, organizations, and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being, and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research. The goal of the Regional Small Farms program is to support a…

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Thank you, Paul, for so many years of fresh produce and friendship.

03/25/2026

Reminder that you can attend the screening of this film for FREE on April 19th!

Attend the Film Showing for FREE!

The Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance (KCAA) is offering 20 scholarships to attend the screening of Women's Work: The Untold Stories of America's Female Farmers, Presented by Friends of the Farms

When: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where: Lynwood Theatre on Bainbridge Island

Purchase your ticket, send us proof of purchase, and after attending the film you'll receive a full $25 reimbursement.

How to apply:
1. Purchase your ticket
2. Email your receipt to [email protected]
3. Use subject line: Women's Work - Film Scholarship

Scholarships are available until all 20 spots are filled.

🔗 Learn more:
www.kitsapag.org/film-scholarship

03/25/2026

First, we want to begin with a heartfelt thank you. Thank you for believing in the work that we do and for choosing to give in support of our mission of uplifting farmers, strengthening community connections, and deepening the link between our local farms and the families they feed.

We set a goal of $2,000 for this one-day fundraising event, and thanks to your generosity, donations exceeded $2,250! We are incredibly grateful.

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First, we want to begin with a heartfelt thank you. Thank you for believing in the work that we do and for choosing to give in support of our mission of uplifting farmers, strengthening community connections, and deepening the link between our local farms and the families they feed. We set a goal of...

03/25/2026

Some of the Agricultural Advisory Council appointees gathered Monday morning for the adoption of the resolution establishing the new Agriculture Advisory Council.

Pictured (L to R): Scott Hall (District 2), Dawn Oien (District 2), Mickey Centeno (District 3), and Karissa Holcombe (District 1)

https://www.kitsapag.org/post/new-members-appointed-to-brand-new-kitsap-county-agriculture-advisory-council

03/24/2026

On Monday, March 23rd at 10 AM, Commissioners Root, Rolfes, and Walters officially adopted the resolution appointing members to the newly established Kitsap County Agriculture Advisory Council.

Appointed members include:
District 1: Angela Cordiano, Mira Rosenkotz, Karissa Holcombe
District 2: Scott Hall, Gary Winn, Dawn Oien
District 3: Tonya Hirtzel, Christina Mayfield, Mickey Centeno

Congratulations to all of the appointees! A special shoutout to Scott Hall and Karissa Holcombe, who also serve as board members of the KCAA. This is a huge win for agriculture in Kitsap County!

03/18/2026

Attend the Film Showing for FREE!

The Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance (KCAA) is offering 20 scholarships to attend the screening of Women's Work: The Untold Stories of America's Female Farmers, Presented by Friends of the Farms

When: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where: Lynwood Theatre on Bainbridge Island

Purchase your ticket, send us proof of purchase, and after attending the film you'll receive a full $25 reimbursement.

How to apply:
1. Purchase your ticket
2. Email your receipt to [email protected]
3. Use subject line: Women's Work - Film Scholarship

Scholarships are available until all 20 spots are filled.

🔗 Learn more:
www.kitsapag.org/film-scholarship