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Annual Awards Bestowed at the 2009 Tilth Producers Conference
2009 Advocate of the Year, Mary
Embleton, Cascade Harvest Coalition, Seattle
This certificate is given to Mary Embleton in appreciation of
her steady, passionate advocacy for sustainable agriculture in
Washington. As director of the Cascade Harvest Coalition, Mary has
spent the last eight years building awareness of regional farm
issues, promoting farmland preservation; enhancing community food
security and working collaboratively to improve the local food
system. Not only is Mary making a difference, but she is doing so
with style, competence, humor and a good measure of farm pride.
Washington’s thriving local food system would not be what it is
today without Mary’ dedication and hard work. Tilth Producers deeply
thanks Mary Embleton for giving her heart and soul to sustainable
agriculture.
Mary Embleton speaking at a Tilth Producers Farm Walk. Photo by Doug Collins.
2009 Farmer of the Year, Hilario Alvarez, Alvarez Organic Farms,
Mabton
This certificate is given to Hilario Alvarez and his family, who
have set an example of dedication to their agricultural enterprise.
Hilario made the journey from farm worker to farm manager, now
caring for his own 75-acre organic farm, selling 300 vegetable
varieties at 14 farmers markets in Washington. Hilario’s ability to
identify new business strategies, his love of the soil and his
responsiveness to customers has always put him on the progressive
edge of farm and marketing practices. With a focus on farm
profitability, Hilario chose good land, certified organic in 1992,
grows vegetables of exceptional quality, breeds varieties unique to
Washington, such as peanuts, okra, tomatoes and peppers, and
developed his family’s signature value-added pepper wreaths and
ropes. Hilario’s focus on direct market sales demonstrates his
commitment to farmers markets and the development of new sales
outlets in Washington. The Alvarez Farm supports many other families
and serves as an inspiration to us all of excellent farm practice
and the true meaning of family farming.
In the photo, from left to right,
Victor Ruiz, Cristina Alvarez-Ruiz, Hilario Alvarez, Soledad
Alvarez, and in front Alondra Ruiz.
Photo by Colleen Donovan
Lifetime Achievement Award, Miles McEvoy, USDA National Organic
Program
This certificate is given to Miles McEvoy on behalf of the
membership of Tilth Producers and the agricultural community of
Washington State. We honor your commitment and leadership in guiding
the growth and development of the organic certification process.
Under your guidance, the Washington program became a model for the
country and continues to grow, improve, and be transparent and
responsive to new information from its constituents and research.
Due to your contributions, the National Organic Program is strong
and trustworthy. Growers and consumers can rest easily knowing there
is true integrity at the helm. We offer you our heartiest
congratulations on your federal appointment.
Tilth Producers of Washington, a Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, is the premier organic farming and sustainable agriculture organization of Washington State. A membership organization of over 400 Washington growers, Tilth Producers fosters and promotes ecologically sound, sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health and social equity.
Nancy Allen,
Administrative Director
Ph. 206-442-7620
FAX: 206-524-7702
nancy@tilthproducers.org
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In fulfilling its educational mission, Tilth Producers:
- Publishes the Tilth Producers Quarterly, a journal of organic and sustainable agriculture,
- Publishes the Washington Tilth Directory, a guide to organic and sustainable growers, markets, food and farm suppliers and resources in Washington,
- Presents an annual Tilth Conference and occasional workshops throughout the state to further growers’ education and to provide a forum for interaction among its members and others interested in organic farming and sustainable agriculture,
- Co-sponsors, with Seattle Tilth, the Tilth Placement Service which matches intern or apprentice farmers with growers willing to teach,
- Networks with other local, regional, national and international organizations to promote research, education and common action,
- Was active in the establishment of Washington state organic standards and continues to be active in the development of national organic farming standards,
- Maintains a watch on state and national governments to inform members of pending or enacted legislation which will affect them,
- Maintains this Website to increase the availability of information about organic farming and sustainable agriculture for members and others.
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