Farm Entrepreneurship Course Helps Established Farmers Take on New Role. Things are cookin' now: Small Farms course helps seasoned farmers create unique school. (2003) WSU Small Farms Program. Story of eastern Washington farming couple who are building the Quillisascut Farm School of the Domestic Arts, the nation's first on-farm program that's a practical-yet-delicious learning experience for culinary students.
Organic Orchards: Pioneer Spirit Lives On In Small Grower. By Deborah Stenberg. A century and a half after the first settlers arrived in the Mid-Columbia Gorge area, Gary and Judy Gottschalk followed in their footsteps. Along the way, they discovered a passion for farming and now operate a successful small orchard.
Rockridge Orchards & Bamboo Grove: Experimentation and a loyal customer base are a winning combination for specialty grower. Rockridge is a portrait of innovation and adaptability as a small farm. To stay ahead of the curve, farmers Wade and Judy Bennett continually identify unique niches where their products can command a higher price because of their scarcity. |