Farmer Training & Resources
Tilth Alliance offers training, education and resources for farmers.
Tilth Alliance offers training, education and resources for farmers. Learn more about our programs below.
Farmer Newsletter
Get email updates twice a month about sustainable agriculture around Washington state. Farmer News & Resources newsletters include educational events, jobs, land postings and more!
Sign up for the Farmer Newsletter.
Tilth Conference
Every year, the Tilth Conference brings together hundreds of farmers, producers, researchers and food system professionals to network and learn. This is a great way to meet others in your field, enjoy locally sourced meals and participate in fun evening events.
Learn more about Tilth Conference.
Farm Guide
Tilth Alliance's Farm Guide connects consumers with what’s sustainable, local and in season from farms, farmers markets, retailers, restaurants and specialty food producers. The Farm Guide offers comprehensive tools and information to help people make better food choices. The program is available on three platforms: the annual printed Farm Guide, online directory and award-winning mobile app.
Learn more about the Farm Guide.
Farm Walks
Located at farms across Washington, Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education in sustainable agriculture. Farm Walks are offered in partnership with Washington State University. Participants should prepare to spend the day walking outdoors.
Washington FarmLink
FarmLink connects aspiring farmers with landowners and resources, helping them build and transfer sustainable farming operations. FarmLink helps facilitate the transition of farms to the next generation by connecting people with the necessary resources and technical expertise.
Farm Business Incubator
Tilth Alliance's farm business incubator (formerly Seattle Tilth Farm Works) provides farm business training and support to aspiring farmers. Currently based in South King County, participants attend farm and business trainings, tour neighboring farm operations, develop business plans, have access to land, share resources and gain hands-on experience growing and harvesting food using organic practices.
Learn more about Tilth Alliance's farm business incubator.
Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund
Receive financial assistance to support projects that will improve the economic viability, social impacts or environmental sustainability of their farm businesses.
