Welcoming the Kawamoto-Wipala Farmers to Our Community

By Lillian Schneider | October 13, 2022

Over the last year, our community has been captivated by the conservation story of Kawamoto Farm. Kawamoto Farm is an historic 148-acre farm and working forest north of Quilcene that was founded 101 years ago by Kaichi and Itsuno Kawamoto, immigrants from Japan. The family overcame extraordinary obstacles, including the challenges of homesteading, barriers to…

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Grant Funding Secured for Two Historic Farms: Hannan and Natembea Northwest!

By Lillian Schneider | June 29, 2021
Wide view of farmland with trees in the far background.

We’re doubly delighted to announce that the Land Trust recently secured grant funding for conservation easements on Natembea Farm and Hannan Farm, which together total over 200 acres of prime farmland in Jefferson County. Every other year, the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) accepts applications for farmland preservation grants. This grant program provides…

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