Farmers Markets

Central Kitsap Farmers Market is Hiring!

March 14, 2018 Jess Sappington

The Central Kitsap Farmers Market is looking to hire a new Market Manager! The Central Kitsap Farmers Market is a project of the Kitsap Community & Agriculture Alliance (KCAA), a nonprofit organization, operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Central Kitsap Farmers Market was established in 2017 by the KCAA in response to the community’s requests to provide a centralized outlet for producers as well as an easily accessible market for all. The market takes place every Tuesday from…

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Pierce Conservation District offering a Farm Finances Workshop, Oct 21st, 6-8pm

October 8, 2015 KCAA Admin Comments 0 Comment

Farm Finances Workshop, October 21st, 6-8pm See for the full class information. Many farmers struggle to make ends meet. Pierce Conservation District is offering a rare opportunity to learn from a successful farming model. Farmer Nathan Moomaw is generously willing to share his farm business model, including his farming costs and intakes with us in addition to offering practical, real-life strategies and tips relating to budgeting, business planning, market identification, marketing and much more. Space limited – register now to reserve…

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KCAA to host Joel Salatin’s visit to Kitsap on September 27th, several events including the Kitsap Grown Harvest Dinner

July 14, 2015 KCAA Admin Comments 2 comments

A day with Joel Salatin and the 7th Annual Kitsap Grown Harvest Dinner, Sunday September 27th 2015. The mission of KCAA is to provide education, resources, and advocacy for local agriculture on the Kitsap Peninsula. In keeping with these goals, we are proud to bring Joel Salatin – farmer, public speaker, writer, and advocate for local, sustainable and sensible agriculture to participate in an exciting series of events. Throughout the day, Joel will meet with local young farmers, speak at…

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Annual Meeting Potluck – Meet the Farmer and Ag Code Update, April 21st 6pm

April 15, 2015 KCAA Admin Comments 0 Comment

You are invited to join The Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance for our 2015 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 pm. Just added to the agenda is a presentation of the 2015 Agriculture Code Update from Darren Gurney of Kitsap County. The presentation will include an explanation of the issues associated with preliminary draft agriculture code language development, where are they in the process of the update, and how you can provide feedback for the Planning Commission and…

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Annual Meeting & Meet the Farmer, Tuesday, April 21st at 6pm at Poulsbo Library

March 31, 2015 KCAA Admin Comments 0 Comment

You are invited to join The Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance for our 2015 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 21st at 6pm. We will be sharing our accomplishments from 2014, kicking off the new Kitsap Grown campaign and discussing future projects KCAA will be taking on in 2015. Come and meet your local farmers, farmers market managers and sign up for your favorite CSA, This is a potluck meeting (potluck dish not required to attend), and is open to KCAA…

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West Sound Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting coming to Island Lake, Friday March 20th

March 13, 2015 KCAA Admin Comments 0 Comment

Register NOW for the West Sound Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting on March 20th, 2015. Presented by Cascade Harvest Coalition, WSDA GAPs, WSU Extension for Jefferson & Kitsap Counties, and Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance. We need both Specialty Crop Producers and local Buyers to attend to make this meeting a success. The focus of this trade meeting will be on Innovations and Expanding your Marketing Mix with a special presentation on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). There will be opportunities to network, market, and connect with local businesses. Register…

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Kitsap’s 2015 Local Food Map Signup

February 10, 2015 KCAA Admin Comments 0 Comment

For the first time, Kitsap’s farms and local food-oriented businesses can sign up to be on a visual representation of our local food scene. This year, KCAA will be creating a collaborative map of our local food businesses, placing it prominently in the Cascade Harvest Coalition’s Farm Guide for statewide distribution. In creating a collaborative map, we will be joining fellow counties, Jefferson, Clallam, and San Juan in creating five pages of engaging imagery in the first section of the…

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2014 Farmers Market Guide

March 7, 2014 KCAA Admin Comments 1 comment

Here is your guide to Kitsap County Farmers Markets! The Farmers have got you covered Tuesdays-Sundays! These are sources of locally grown food, the finest nutrition available to you. Support your local economy, support your local farmer, buy Kitsap Grown! Meet your farmer at each one of these local food and craft marketing events that offers something for the whole family. Get to know your farmers and taste their farms. It’s good for you! Keep it local! Bainbridge Island Saturday…

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