Student Work

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Steve Badanes, Jake LaBarre, Jorge Guzman Spring 2020

Course Description
South Whidbey Tilth Association is an educational organization, the purpose of which is to support and promote biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. Our commitment is to advocate, study and teach agricultural practices consistent with stewardship of the natural world. We promote and demonstrate principles and practices of sustainable agriculture, as well as cultivate a variety of opportunities for local market gardeners and farmers. The organization is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. South Whidbey Tilth’s Sustainability Campus is 11.32 acres along State Route 525 at 2812 Thompson Road, Langley. The western half is a tax-exempt natural area with a Garry oak meadow, forest and a woodland trail. The eastern half includes community garden plots, several larger incubator farmer plots, farmers’ market area, orchard, permaculture demonstration garden, classroom/office, restrooms, children’s playhouse and sand box and a kitchen.