Boistfort Valley Farm is Salmon Safe!!!

Boistfort Valley Farm was certified "Salmon Safe" by the Stewardship Partners, making us the first farm in Lewis county to receive this recognition for our conservation practices and environmental stewardship. Check out the program at: http://www.stewardshippartners.org/prog_salmon.html

We are also applying for a federal grant at present to restore over 2000 feet of river bank and plant trees on almost ten acres of land that borders the South Fork of the Chehalis River as it winds past the farm. We have partnered with The Chehalis River Council, the Chehalis River Basin Land trust and the Chehalis Basin Education Consortium. The project includes involving over 300 local highschool students and community members to plant over 2000 trees and provide a riparian buffer 50 to 100 feet along the river; creating wildlife habitat and enhancing water quality while educating youth on the issues which affect our river system.

We are excited to offer this oppurtunity to local students and continue in our efforts to farm in a way which enhances wildlife habitat and takes environmental factors into account when shaping the future of our farm.