NEVER Finished Farming - Smith Barn
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NEVER Finished Farming Fund!
A local tragedy occurred on March 6th with the iconic Smith Barn burning down. This beautiful, historic beast dominated the landscape of Ebey's Prairie and was also host to many a local fundraiser. As much as this barn means to the island it is the family that actively works the land around it that means even more. What would Coupeville or Ebey's Prairie be without the Smith family growing their amazing garlic and a huge variety of mixed vegetables that end up people's plates from here to Seattle.
Farmer Georgie is the 4th generation to work this land and it would be the REAL tragedy to see that end prematurely. She will need all the support she can get to make it through this season and rebuild a barn that was the literal heart of the operation. At the time the barn burned down her critical seed growing was just underway, not to mention valuable equipment and the space needed to process, dry and store produce through the year. Farmers are in a difficult position this time of year financially and it's the work from here to harvest that gets them by. This couldn't have happened at a worse time.
Your support for Georgie, the Willowood Farm and rebuilding the barn will mean so much more. It will mean supporting the culture and community that makes Coupeville and frankly all of Whidbey the magical place that it is. EVERY dollar counts but please be generous!
Thank you in advance!
Willowood Farm Website
A local tragedy occurred on March 6th with the iconic Smith Barn burning down. This beautiful, historic beast dominated the landscape of Ebey's Prairie and was also host to many a local fundraiser. As much as this barn means to the island it is the family that actively works the land around it that means even more. What would Coupeville or Ebey's Prairie be without the Smith family growing their amazing garlic and a huge variety of mixed vegetables that end up people's plates from here to Seattle.
Farmer Georgie is the 4th generation to work this land and it would be the REAL tragedy to see that end prematurely. She will need all the support she can get to make it through this season and rebuild a barn that was the literal heart of the operation. At the time the barn burned down her critical seed growing was just underway, not to mention valuable equipment and the space needed to process, dry and store produce through the year. Farmers are in a difficult position this time of year financially and it's the work from here to harvest that gets them by. This couldn't have happened at a worse time.
Your support for Georgie, the Willowood Farm and rebuilding the barn will mean so much more. It will mean supporting the culture and community that makes Coupeville and frankly all of Whidbey the magical place that it is. EVERY dollar counts but please be generous!
Thank you in advance!
Willowood Farm Website
Organizer and beneficiary
Georgie Lea Smith
Organizer
Coupeville, WA
Georgie Smith
Beneficiary