foodandfarm

Stockhouse Farm Receives Community Award

Rob and Diane Stockhouse, owners of Stockhouse Farm and Rog’s Retreat, were recently awarded the Laddie Metcalf Award by the Lower Columbia Economic Development Council (LCEDC).  The award is given each year to recognize businesses in Wahkiakum County that contribute to making our communities better places to live, work and play through both their economic activities and their civic involvement.

In 2006, Rob and Diane started the county’s first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription service; offering the community an opportunity to purchase weekly bags of freshly harvested vegetables, eggs and cut flowers all produced on their Puget Island farm. They were also instrumental in starting the weekly Two Islands Farm Market last summer, which not only offered naturally grown farm products for sale, but also became a community happening – a place for friends and neighbors to meet and visit.  In addition, the Stockhouses are both active members of several Boards of community service organizations and give generously of their time and talents for the betterment of our community.  We are truly lucky to have them as members of our community!

This portrait of Rob and Diane Stockhouse was painted by David Goodroe and presented along with the Laddie Metcalf Award.

New Additions at Little Island Farm

Mike and Kim Howell of Little Island Farm recently welcomed four new additions to their Boer goat herd.  Born just after Thanksgiving, these four new “kids” are full of spunk and personality.  Pictured here are two full blood registered bucklings with daughters Ailea and Lynnea.  These two are currently being bottle-fed.   

The Howells are raising percentage, purebred and full blood Boer goats, a breed known for quality meat production and breeding stock.

Did you know that goat meat (chevon) is the most highly consumed meat in the world?  In fact 80% of the world’s population eats goat meat. Offering less calories and fat than other types of red meat, chevon is both flavorful and healthy.  Supplying the growing U.S. demand for goat meat is an emerging business opportunity that Mike and Kim plan to capitalize on.

New Addition to Wahkiakum Food and Farm Network

Wahkiakum Food and Farm Network welcomes new members Ginni Callahan and David Noel of Slow Boat Farm.  Ginni and David showcased their delicious produce at last summer's Two Island Farms Market, including sweet Walla Walla onions.  Ginni and David have rehabilitated an old Puget Island farm into an inspiring sustainable small farm and kayak guiding business -- see their progress on their website at http://www.columbiariverkayaking.com/sbfarm.html

Slow Boat Farm
Ginni Callahan & David Noel
422 East Birnie Slough Rd Cathlamet, WA 98612
360-849-4016
ginnical@yahoo.com
http://www.columbiariverkayaking.com/sbfarm.html

Products:

Fruit:(September) Apples
Berries: (July-August) Strawberries
Vegetables: (July-September) Arugula, Beans, Carrots, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Favas, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peppers, Squash, and Tomatoes.
Flowers: (July-September) U-Cut or Cut-to-Order Sunflowers, Calendula, and Wildflowers.

 

Farms of Wahkiakum County

This is the current list of Wahkiakum County farms and the products they have available. For more information, contact the individual farm directly.

The Faded Rose Farm
Mike McAvoy
Box 313, 130 East Little Island Road
P.O. Box 313
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Phone: 360.849.0030
Email: OLDDOG22202@aol.com
Seasons:  Fall, winter, spring. Call for summer availability. Order spring for later delivery.
Hours: Call for details and options.

Products
Lamb: Naturally grazed lamb raised in a gentle, safe environment including sunshine, diverse pasture, mother’s milk and water. No antibiotics, hormones or grain.

Island Landscape and Design Center
Karla Gordon
117 North Welcome Slough Road (Puget Island)
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Phone: 360.849.4470
Email: canoe.club@centurytel.net

Products
Perennials; Daylilies: (March-November)
U-dig or We-dig.

Kathleen’s Animal Protein
Scott and Dolly Hartzell
607 State Route 409
Cathlamet, WA 98612-9730
360.849.4769
Email: kaphartzell@yahoo.com
Seasons: All year for eggs. Spring, Summer, fall for poultry and meat.
Hours: Call first.

Products
Pork: Custom raised pork. Order now. Delivery in early October.
Chickens and Turkey; Custom grass-raised. Call for more information.
Eggs: From pastured hens.

Little Island Farm
Mike and Kim Howell
316 East Little Island Road (Puget Island)
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Phone: 360.849.4492
Email: howescar@centurytel.net

Products
Boer Goat: (Year round). Meat or breeding stock. (Purebred/full blood)
Turkeys and Chickens: Pasture raised. Order now for October-November delivery.
Eggs: From pasteurized hens. Available year round.
Fruit: (June-October) Cherries, Apples, Plums, Peaches, Asian Pears.
Berries: (July-August) Raspberries, Blueberries.
Vegetables: (July-October) Beans, Beets, Carrots, Corn, Cucumbers, Herbs, Peppers, Salad Greens and Squash.
Flowers: (July-October) U-Cut or Ready-Cut bouquets.

Stockhouse’s Farm
Rob and Diane Stockhouse
62 West Birnie Slough Road  (Puget (Island)
Cathlamet, Washington 98612
Phone: 360.849-4145
Email: botman@teleport.com
Website: www.stockhousesfarm.com
Hours: By appointment anytime.
Seasons: April-October. Pick up at the farm or have products delivered. Produce and flower subscriptions available now for May- July and August-October.

Products
Flowers: (May-October)
Chicken and Duck Eggs: Available year round.
Flowers: May-October. Delivery available.
Rob’s Pumpkin Patch: October-Halloween. Pumpkins from 3 oz. to 500 lbs.
Vegetables:
(April-June) Asparagus.
(May-June) Artichokes, Rhubarb, Peas, Broccoli Rabe, Scallions.
(May-October) Carrots, Beets, Lettuce, Spinach.
(July-September) Summer Squash, Green Beans, Basil.
(July-October) Onions, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Celery, Parsley, Potatoes.
(August-September) Dill, Cilantro.
(August-October) Hot Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Cucumbers.
(September-October) Leeks, Brussels Sprouts, Winter Squash and Pie Pumpkins, Corn.

Wooden Bridge Farm   
Dan and Cindy Turner
124 Middle Valley Road
Skamokawa , WA 98647
Phone: 360.795.3383
Email: woodenbridgefarm@earthlink.net

Products
Lamb: Grass fed, order now. Delivery October.
Chicken: Pasture raised. Order now. Delivery last Wednesday of May, June, July and  August.
Eggs: Ask about the waiting list for chicken eggs.
Turkey: Pasture raised. Order now. Delivery in November.