Mission
Tilth Producers promotes ecologically sound, economically viable and socially equitable farming practices that improve the health of our communities and natural environment. In fulfilling its educational mission, Tilth Producers:
- Publishes the Tilth Producers Quarterly, a journal of organic and sustainable agriculture,
- Publishes the Tilth Producers Directory, a guide to organic and sustainable growers, markets, food and farm suppliers and resources in Washington,
- Presents an annual 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,
- Sponsors the Tilth Intern Placement Service which matches interns with growers for on-farm learning,
- Networks with other local, regional, national and international organizations to promote research, education and common action on behalf of a sustainable agriculture system,
- Hosts an annual Washington Organic Week campaign to educate consumers about the benefits of local organic and sustainable agriculture,
- Helped establish the Washington state organic standards and continues to be active in the development of national organic farming standards and policies,
- Maintains a watch on state and national governments to inform members of pending or enacted legislation which will affect them.
Sister Tilth Organizations
Tilth Producers is a member of Washington Tilth Association. The following sister organizations are also members.
- Pierce Tilth Association
- Seattle Tilth
- South Whidbey Tilth
- Sno-Valley Tilth
- Spokane Tilth
- Tilth on the Willapa
- Vashon Island Growers Association