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2013 Spring | Agriculture and Food Systems, Education & Outreach

The Role of Mentoring and Resource Access in Agriculture in Western Washington

Student(s):

Holly McCalib-Koenig

Program or Department(s):

  • Program on the Environment
  • University of Washington

Site supervisor(s):

Sarah Wilcox

Partner(s):

  • Cascade Harvest Coalition

Faculty advisor(s):

Eli Wheat, Program on the Environment, University of Washington

My capstone project focused on the role of mentoring and resources as a tool to support farmers in Western Washington. I researched the process of operating a farm business, opportunities and challenges faced at all levels of involvement from just starting out to retirement. As well as a review of the agricultural landscape including land availability, local food economy and environmental conditions. My internship host organization was Washington FarmLink, which acts as a conduit for resources and networking to local farmers. During my internship I conducted an update of resources and developed the framework for a farmer mentorship program.