Created: Oct 31, 2007
Updated: Jun 25, 2008
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Discussion Topic - Agriculture and Farming

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Farmers have an important role to play in restoring salmon habitat and protecting water quality. This is because most of the productive agriculture land is in the river valleys =96 where spawning and rearing habitat for salmon are found. Protecting viable farmland prevents development from occurring, which has a huge impact on water quality... to read more click here.


 

Community Resource -
Salmon Safe Certification

salmonsafe.jpgStewardship Partners, a PSCC beneficiary and local non-profit conservation organization, oversees a regional eco-label called Salmon-Safe. The label helps consumers identify local and organic farms that protect water quality, restore salmon habitat, implement environmental practices and preserve biodiversity.

Check out these Salmon Safe farms and wines.


Featured Neighborhood -
Fremont

fremont_sign_web.jpgThe Center of the Universe is bustling in June! The 20th Annual Solstice Parade takes place June 21st-22nd and the Fremont Flea Market continues every Sunday throughout the summer. While in Fremont, visit the ten businesses that now accept the Community Card!

 

Upcoming Events

Good Food/Good Company
Join us for the debut of "Good Food" a documentary highlighting the local food initiative and a "Good Company" after party.

20th Annual Fremont Solstice Parade/Eco Zone
Come visit Interra in the Eco Zone and sign your friends up for the card!

Patagonia's "Vote Your Choice"
PSCC is a finalist in Patagonia's =93Vote Your Choice=94 program! Visit the store from June 10th - July 19th and vote for Interra as your favorite local nonprofit!


Featured Local Business -
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Fremont Coffee Company serves coffee, tea, local baked treats and ginger brew in a bright and inviting old house. They offer free WiFi and a welcoming atmosphere. Swing by and get a 10% rebate on a purchase of $10.

Vi
sit Fremont Coffee Company's profile in the PSCC business directory.
 

Additional Fremont Businesses additional_fremont_business.jpg

35th St Bistro
Petapoluza
Theo Chocolate
Asteroid Restaurant

Urban Weeds
Cheka - Looka
PCC Natural Market
Anytime Fitness
Fremont Place Books


Featured Change Makers - David Burger and Larry Nussbaum


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David Burger and Larry Nussbaum of Stewardship Partners are experts on sustainable resource management and environmental labeling. They have worked with forest and agricultural landowners and businesses throughout the Puget Sound region to improve environmental practices, conduct habitat restoration projects, and market their sustainably produced products.

Click here to read interviews with David and Larry.

 

Featured Beneficiary - Stewardship Partners

Stewardship Partners works collaboratively with private landowners to restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State. They promote sustainable practices in forestry, agriculture, and land development that protect water quality, restore fish and wildlife habitat and provide market opportunities for conservation oriented businesses to connect with local consumers.

Choose Stewardship Partners as your beneficiary today!


Cardholder Spotlight -
Alix Williams

alix.jpgI use my Community Card because I value just that: my community. I don't shop at big box stores, I want to know to whom and where my money goes and I love the idea of keeping it all local. It's great to see more businesses join and I think the more bike shops, nurseries and bookstores, the better!

Click here to read Alix's full profile.

 

Featured Online Business -
Earthentree

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Earthentree toys are unique handcrafted toys made with sustainable wood and colored with vegetable dyes. Toys are tested according to American safety standards and are lead free. Proceeds also benefit the artisan community that makes them in India.

Visit Earthentree's profile in the PSCC business directory.


Featured Local School -
B.F. Day

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B.F. Day is the oldest operating elementary school in the Seattle School District. B.F. Day is known as an "arts-rich" school because of its close association with Fremont's "Center-of-the-Universe" neighborhood. Read more about the school here.

Select B.F. Day as your beneficiary today!

 

Local Government -
City of Seattle: Local Food
Initiative

seattle_gov.jpg The City is working hard on transforming how local food gets from the farm to your plate. On April 28th, the Seattle City Council passed the Local Food Action Initiative, which was crafted to help develop stronger ties between local agriculture and regional consumers and institutions.

Read more: Seattle PI, City Council.




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