Adam M. Sowards — Taking Bearings

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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,

Drought persists, requires adjustments

"Drought Persists, Requires Adjustments and Acceptance," La Conner Weekly News (September 20, 2023). Third Place winner, "Environmental Story," Washington Newspaper Publishers Association