News from The Farm
Tumwater College & Carrer Fair
Funny how our lives come full-circle … 50 years ago I would have been attending one of these … and now we’re supporting for agricultural high school students looking for volunteer or apprentice work. (Examples of our “competition” haha were the Marines, Coast Guard, WSU, Banks, Hospitals …) We were so impressed with the WA State High School & [...]
Billy’s Back — And This Time, We’re Going Underwater
Hey friends — Mitch here. I’m excited (and honestly, a little emotional) to share that my latest children’s book, Billy the Baaad Goat: The Vivid Voyage Home, is officially out in the wild! This one’s been a joy to create. It’s colorful, it’s a little wild, and it’s packed with heart. In true Billy fashion, it’s got plenty of [...]
Summit Farms: Cultivating Growth Through Education
At Summit Farms, we believe in connecting students to the source of their food and fostering a deep appreciation for the environment. We’re committed to partnering with local schools and educators to provide engaging, firsthand learning experiences that bring the “seed to stomach” journey to life. Our Educational Initiatives: Environmental Stewardship & Conservation: We’ve established strong partnerships with agencies [...]
Lessons from Homesteading (and Everest)
This weekend I had the honor of speaking at Muhammad Ayub’s beautiful, environmental and regenerative farm on the Everest to “Homesteading” (farming/sustainability) journey of learning from others. I’ve been so fortunate to present in many diverse locations - but never in a greenhouse and totally analog… no screen, mike, videos, pics or PowerPoint (!!) But I got to [...]
10 Hacks to Grow Hot Peppers in the PNW
My wife, Michelle, and I got a real love of tasty, spicy dishes from our living in Singapore and traveling to most countries in Asia – an informal food-tour from places like Tibet to Bhutan. For us, there [...]
Top Ten Reasons to Have Your Wedding at Summit Farms
Location, Location, Location! We are located about an hour south of Seattle International Airport (SeaTac), and less than ten minutes from Interstate 5 (I5); yet the 28 acres of natural beauty will transport you and your party to a rural, rustic environment including a century-old homestead and working farm, a heritage-listed big red barn and multiple locations for your ceremony [...]
