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Year of Plenty

Property Tax Exemption for Nonprofits hosting Farmers’ Markets Passes Senate, Becomes Law

After a long journey through the legislature, HSB 2402 was just approved by the Washington State Senate with a vote of 42-1. Starting in 2011 non-profits will be able to maintain their non-profit status on property used for a farmers' market. In that I sort of created this whole mess I am more than pleased that it has been resolved. Yippeeee!



Year of Plenty

The Year of Plenty blog was created by Craig Goodwin in the winter of 2008 to chronicle the experiences of his family as they sought to consume everything local, used, homegrown or homemade. That journey was a wonderful introduction to people and movements in the Spokane area who are seeking the welfare of the community through local foods, farmers markets, community gardens, sustainable transportation, and more fulfilling and just patterns of consumption. In 2009 and beyond the blog will continue to report on these relationships and practices, all through the eyes of a family with young children. Craig manages the Millwood Farmers' Market, is a Master Food Preserver and Pastor at Millwood Presbyterian Church. Craig can be reached at goody2230@gmail.com