Join us in preserving our local food sources and our natural resources.

It takes citizens and organizations like yourselves to preserve the wonderful character of Whatcom County.  The vistas we enjoy are in large part defined by our farmlands

Your membership helps in supporting various programs:

• Educational publications for all age groups
• Hands-on exhibits - NW WA Fair, Milk Makers Fest
• In-classroom lessons plans about agriculture - 4th graders
• Salmon Summit
• Farmers Growing Trees for Salmon
• And much more

If you'd like to volunteer your time, check out the opportunities by clicking on this LINK . 

CLICK HERE for a COMMUNITY CALENDAR of Events and Activities.

CLICK on one of the Links below for more information about:

• Ag Education
• Ag Events & Activities
• Ag Organizations
• Ag Producers and Local Value Added Products
• Ag Publications
• Ag Statistics and Research

• "Agriculture:  A Hidden Whatcom County Treasure" - article on WhatcomCounts.org

Why is Ag Literacy Important? 

• Americans need to understand the value of agriculture in their daily lives. 
• Increased knowledge of agriculture and nutrition allows individuals to make informed personal choices about diet and health. 
• Informed citizens will be able to particiapte in establishing the policies that will support a competitive agricultural industry in this country and abroad. 
• There are thousands of employment opportunities and career choices from the agricultural fields. 
• All students should receive at least some basic instruction and knowledge about agriculture beginning in kindergarten, it's a topic too important to be taught only to the small percentage of students considering careers in agriculture and pursuing vocational agricultural studies. (Check out www.waic.net for a FREE Ag@ School magazine subscription opportunity.) 
• Agricultural literacy includes an understanding of agriculture's history and current economic, social and environmental significance to all Americans.  This understanding includes some knowledge of food and fiber production, processing and domestic and international marketing.                                          

(Source: National AgDay website - www.agday.org)

For more information contact:

Cheryl DeHaan
Community Education Program Manager
voice: (360) 354-1337
fax: (360) 354-0948
1796 Front Street
Lynden, WA 98264
cdehaan@wcfarmfriends.com