Friends of the Farms is leading our monthly farm tour this Sunday, May
13th at Suyematsu Bentryn Farms. A perfect outing for Mother’s Day!
We’ll stroll among raspberry, blueberry and grape plants and peek into
greenhouses to see what’s growing. Bring your mom (and your kids!) to see
what’s growing on the island.
When: Sunday, 5/13 at 2 pm, approximately 90 minutes
Where: Meet at the farm stand on Day Road (east of Hwy. 305)
Questions: 206.851.8267
See you there!
Join us at the M+E property for a hearty work party to help trim brush, remove invasive plants and restore agricultural lands. Free catered lunch provided. Weed whackers welcome! Location: On Bainbridge Island, take Hwy. 305 to east on Lovgreen for 1/4 mile to north on Charles Place. Follow Charles to the end. Questions? Call Bart: 206-380-5327.
Public Farmland Lease Applications Are Now Available
Applications are available for farmers interested in farming City of Bainbridge Island farmland. Qualifying applicants may receive a lease to farm public farmland. The application period will close at 5:00 pm on June 5, 2012. Go here for the Selection Criteria and the Farmer Application. Applications including the Farm Business Plan should be sent to wendy.tyner@friendsofthefarms or to Friends of the Farms 221 Winslow Way Suite 303 Bainbridge Island WA 98110.
