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Farm Forum aims to boost Pierce County agriculture business
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Posted online Fri., Feb. 27 Photo Courtesy Pierce County Approximately 200 farmers, wholesalers, institutional buyers, and technical experts gathered in Puyallup on Friday for the second annual Pierce County Farm Forum, which offered an opportunity to share strategies and experiences for boosting markets for the local agricultural industry, learn more about agritourism and direct market sales, and network with potential business partners. "We have a rich agricultural heritage in this region, and the growing popularity of our Farm Forum shows there's great interest in supporting it," said Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy. "We brought farmers and buyers together to assist them in making business connections and discovering new opportunities in various market settings, such as retail, restaurants, hospitals, schools and farmers markets." The all-day event was co-hosted by Cascade Harvest Coalition and featured presentations by representatives from the Northwest Agriculture Business Center, Blue Willow Lavender Farm, Wilcox Farms, and the Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau. Participants learned more about the Pierce County Agriculture Program, which offers assistance with permitting, partnerships, promotion, and land preservation. One highlight of the county program is the management of a mobile app for Puget Sound Fresh, Cascade Harvest Coalition's statewide directory of farms, farmers markets, products, and activities. Another session focused on opportunities and barriers that local food purchasers have experienced in buying food direct from farmers. CONTINUED Those speakers represented HarON PAGE 2 borview Medical Center, Whole