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The Relicensing of the Skagit River Dams

"The Relicensing of the Skagit River Dams: Farmland at Risk," Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, The Dirt, November 17, 2025. The Relicensing of the Skagit River Dams: Farmland at Risk — Skagitonians to Preserve FarmlandDid you know Seattle City Light is nearing a major decision about the future of the

Tilth

"Tilth: Growing a Network for Alternative Agriculture in Washington." In HistoryLink.org, September 4, 2025. Tilth: Growing a Network for Alternative Agriculture in WashingtonTilth is a grassroots, decentralized organization that formed to support alternative agriculture in Washington. It has influenced organic practices across the Northwest and the nation

Skagit Farmland in the Crosshairs

"Skagit Farmland in the Crosshairs of the Energy Transition," Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (blog), July 21, 2025. Skagit Farmland in the Crosshairs of the Energy Transition — Skagitonians to Preserve FarmlandAlthough the plot of land is relatively small, the fight about it signifies something large for the future of

Cover Cropping's Many Benefits

"Cover Cropping's Many Benefits," Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, The Dirt (blog), March 9, 2025. Cover Cropping’s Many Benefits — Skagitonians to Preserve FarmlandWinter cover crops just look good. “To me, it’s nice just driving through the valley and seeing green fields,” said Jason Vander Kooy,