EVERETT, OCT. 3: Snohomish County is inviting the public to attend one of two upcoming open houses to learn about and provide feedback on the future Snohomish County Food & Farming Center, a regional hub for agricultural and local food access planned for McCollum Park.
The new food center is designed to support local farmers and strengthen the regional food system, the county said in a press release.
The facility will feature equipment and infrastructure for processing, aggregation, distribution and value-added production of fresh local produce and other farm products. It will also feature a commercial kitchen, and a year-round, indoor farmers market.
“Farmers from across the region have needed this infrastructure for over a decade. As we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic, local food security is vital,” Linda Neunzig, county agriculture office manager said in the release. “We’re excited to share our vision and hear what the community thinks.”
The public is encouraged to attend either of the two open house sessions. Both will offer the same information and include a presentation from County staff:
Open House Option 1
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 9
- Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Presentation at 5:30 p.m.)
- Where: Northwest Stream Center – 600 128th St SE, Everett, WA 98208
Open House Option 2
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
- Time: 9 a.m. – noon (Presentation at 10 a.m.)
- Where: Willis Tucker Park – Admin Building | 6705 Puget Park Dr., Snohomish, WA 98296
For those unable to attend, a recording of the presentation will be available after the first meeting. An online survey will also be available on Oct. 9. For more information, visit the project webpage: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/6043.
Based on a press release from Snohomish County Parks and Recreation
