Whatcom Family Farmers

💧 JUST RELEASED! Don’t miss this exclusive look into how Whatcom County farmers are grappling with the immense pressure on local water resources. #EveryLastDrop #Documentary #PNW #WhatcomFarmers #WhatcomCounty whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/everylastdrop/

“The fact that the council agreed unanimously to support a collaborative process shows that we can #worktogether as a #community unified around positive #solutions for #farming, for #fish, and for #families all over the county. whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/04/23/far… #WhatcomCounty #PNW

Here’s the reality: We don’t solve Whatcom’s water challenges by battling in court—we solve them by working together. That’s why it matters that the County Council just unanimously backed a more collaborative path forward. This is how progress happens. savefamilyfarming.org/push-for-colla…

"This collaboration helped connect #classroom learning to real-world #agriculture, giving students a clearer understanding of #dairy farming and the people behind it." Thank you, @DairyWest, for partnering w/ us in these #educational opportunities, reaching the next generations!

Beyond policy debates, this is about people—workers with families—and the farms that depend on them to keep food production moving. The impacts are being felt across our local #farming #community. Read the full story: king5.com/article/news/c… #WhatcomCounty #PNW #FamilyFarming

A Mount Vernon-area multigenerational family dairy farmer joins Dillon with details on the impacts he’s seeing, and why pundits who only focus on the Iran conflict’s affects are missing the bigger picture for farming here in Washington. savefamilyfarming.org/rising-fuel-pr… #WhatcomCounty

"These are not just my employees, these are my friends," he said. "These are the core of what makes America great." fox13seattle.com/news/wa-farmer…

WA timber leaders say the cumulative effect of policy-driven restrictions are shrinking supply and hurting viability. #Farmers are facing the same reality. This isn’t one issue. It’s a pattern. Working lands need a path forward, not more pressure. seattletimes.com/business/local… #WALeg

Farmers are being told to conserve water—then penalized if they do. That’s the reality of Washington’s “use-it-or-lose-it” water law. It’s outdated, counterproductive, and standing in the way of real solutions for both farming and fish. @ecologywa #whatcom lyndentribune.com/community/gues…

It is time for leaders on all sides to recognize that farmworkers are not political pawns. They and their families are essential members of our communities. #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bellinghamherald.com/opinion/articl…

As word spreads of the farming viability crisis unfolding here in Washington state, leaders are beginning to talk more about efforts that could help the farming community. 🎙️👉 savefamilyfarming.org/olympia-legisl… #TheFarmingShow #Podcast #PNW #WALeg #WhatcomFarmers

Washington’s food system depends on cold storage—but new state refrigeration rules are forcing costly upgrades yet again. 🎧 Listen: savefamilyfarming.org/as-wa-farms-st… #TheFarmingShow #Podcast #PNW #WALeg #WhatcomCounty

Nearly 2 years after filing and 1 year after claim forms went out, @EcologyWA has finally published the remaining unserved names (March 20). Think you weren’t served? Check the list: cascadiadaily.com/2026/mar/20/su… Need a new form? whatcomcounty.us/4377/Water-Adj… Deadline: June 1, 2027 #PNW

If farming is going to remain part of Washington’s future, and Whatcom County's, we need policies that work *with* farmers—not against them. 👉 whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/2026/03/25/was… #WhatcomCounty #WALeg #AgViability #PNW #Farming

Fred Likkel, executive director of Whatcom Family Farmers, praised the judge’s decision in a statement, [but] urged people not to wait until the last minute to seek out help filing their forms. cascadiadaily.com/2026/mar/09/co… #WhatcomCounty #WhatcomFarmers #PNW #WALeg #Farming

Presentations from our recent Water Rights Workshop are available to view on YouTube! We will be uploading these to our website this week. youtube.com/playlist?list=… #whatcomfamilyfarmers #whatcomcounty #agriculture #farming #agviability #irrigation #waterrights

More than 200 local students explored careers in #farming and the #trades at this year’s Whatcom #Agriculture & Trades Career Fair — doubling last year’s turnout. We’re proud to help connect the next generation with opportunity. open.substack.com/pub/whatcomfam… #PNW #WhatcomCounty

Water solutions take time. Leaders behind the @YakimaBasinPlan say it’s “like building a cathedral." A decades-long collab between farmers, tribes, conservation groups & agencies. As #WhatcomCounty navigates Water Rights Adjudication, that lesson matters. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/25/a-r…

🚨 #Washington #farming ranked 50th in the nation in 2024 — with $390M in losses. Costs up 65%. Labor up 98%. Two farms PER DAY closing. We don’t get draft picks or bailouts. If we want local farming to survive, it’s time to sound the alarm.👉 youtu.be/l-rTl0bck4c #WALeg #PNW

It’s time for state leaders to work directly with farmers on practical solutions that keep Whatcom County farms viable. When farms struggle, our whole local economy feels it. thecentersquare.com/washington/art… #WALeg #PNW #AgViability #FoodSecurity #NoFarmsNoFood #WeFeedYou

For 10 years, Whatcom Conservation District has been hosting the Whatcom Farm Expo. Alexi Guddal, District Outreach & Education Specialist, shares details on the annual local event that’s grown bigger than ever. savefamilyfarming.org/whatcom-farm-e… #TheFarmingShow #WhatcomCounty #PNW