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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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