The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance established the Good Farmer Fund to help our market farmers with direct access to emergency funding during farm loss, crop loss and personal hardship due to flooding, storms and other disastrous events.  The Good Farmer Fund is funded through net proceeds from our annual fundraising event, The Incredible Feast, created by Tamara Murphy of Brasa restaurant, and via private donations and contributions.  Anyone interested in making a contribution to the Good Farmer Fund can contact the NFMA at 206 632-5234 or send a check made out to the Good Farmer Fund c/o the NFMA at 4519 ½ University Way NE, Suite 200, Seattle, WA  98105.  Donations to this fund are tax-deductible.

If you are a farmer needing emergency relief funds, please call or email the NFMA office directly.

Tolt Gardens (Steve Hallstrom-Oakville) was heavily flooded.  They are dealing with some hoop house damage and lots of muddy residue, but were able to get much of their equipment and crops up to higher ground with the help of their neighbors. Their well water is not contaminated at this point and they report that they are safe and sound. Estrella Family Creamery lost power for 4 days but were able to keep their livestock milked and safe. 

See also: Washington Farm Bureau: www.wsfb.com for more information on helping farmers.