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Pollinator Pathways Northwest adds pollinator data to the iNaturalist app on the 21 Acres farm.
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Pollinator Count Contributes to Scientific Data on Ecosystem Health

August 19, 2022 - This local group is taking action through citizen science methods of tracking native pollinator health.

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A flock of geese explore a flooded field in early 2022.
Local Food Systems
Extreme precipitation threatens food security and drives up local food costs 

July 1, 2022 - As farmers face surging fuel and input costs, unseasonal cold weather and precipitation in Washington State throws a wrench into already complicated food pricing. 

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Farmers of the Sustainable Ag Tool Share in the Sammamish Valley inspect the new Solectrac electric tractor.
Featured
Electric Tractor for Sustainable Ag Tool Library

March 16, 2022 - The electric tractor purchased with funds from KCD will serve as a vital piece of equipment in the new farmer-member Sustainable Ag Tool Library.

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The 21 Acres farm supports restoration, regenerative practices, and wildlife corridors.
Regenerative Agriculture
Land Stewardship Issues in this Washington State Legislative Session

March 2, 2022 - Of all the bills that are in the Washington State House and Senate, many topics address some of the very same issues that we work on here at the 21 Acres farm and wetlands.

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The 21 Acres LEED campus demonstrates many of the green energy bills currently in legislation in Washington state.
Green Energy
Green Energy Issues in this Washington State Legislative Session

February 24, 2022 - Of all the bills that are in the Washington State House and Senate, many topics address some of the very same issues that we work on here at the 21 Acres LEED Platinum green campus.

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A collection of garden supplies on the front porch: Seeds, watering can, trowel, and more seeds! Seed saving is an important way to help preserve biodiversity.
Community events
Earthwise Superheroes Swap and Save Seeds

February 22, 2022 - See you at the Seed Swap from March 5 through March 19! Saving seeds and sharing them is essential to preserving biodiversity and food justice.

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Community member draws Earth Day sign on a chalk board to advocate for issues that matter to them.
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Legislation News for Our Climate Community

February 18, 2022 - This period has huge potential to impact climate change—more than ever before. These changes in WA are tied to issues that you’ve told us you’re interested in.

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Green Energy
Compost, Recycling, or Landfill? Digging through the 21 Acres Waste Stream

October 12, 2021 - We found THIS in the compost?! Here's what we're discovering about food waste, compostable packaging, recycling, and the way our campus sorts waste.

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Regenerative Ag: A Primer

October 5, 2021 - Not all regenerative practices are created equal. Here's all you need to know about regenerative agriculture and the practices we use on the 21 Acres farm.

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