Washington

Northwest Access Fund

“Our programs are open to all people with disabilities, including seniors, in Washington and Oregon of all incomes, all ages, and all types of disabilities.” Provide loans for AT, Adapted Vehicles, Home Modification, Hearing Aids as well as Financial Coaching.

We offer people with disabilities customized loans, financial coaching, and other resources to promote access to assistive technology, independence, financial resilience, and life opportunities.

We specialize in:

  • Financial & Business Planning
  • Funding Opportunities for Farmers
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
  • Resources for Farmers with Disabilities

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We work in these areas:

  • Oregon
  • Washington

NW Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)

“The Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (Northwest MHTTC) provides training and technical assistance (TA) in evidence-based practices (EBP) to behavioral health and primary care providers, and school and social service staff whose work has the potential to improve behavioral health outcomes for individuals with or at risk of developing serious mental illness in SAMHSA’s Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). “

We specialize in:

  • Farm Stress
  • Substance Use Support

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We work in these areas:

  • Alaska
  • Idaho
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center

“NRTRC provides technical assistance, program support, education and information to Telehealth Networks in our seven-state region. Our staff members have strong backgrounds in multiple aspects of Telehealth and access to a wide range of Telehealth experts throughout the United States. Our primary mission is to increase the use of Telehealth service throughout the region, especially to underserved populations. To achieve that goal, we provide no-cost assistance to Telehealth providers. As one of 14 Telehealth Resource Centers in the United States, NRTRC has access to leaders in the industry on a wide range of topics and can help your program grow.”

We specialize in:

  • Farm Stress
  • Resources for BIPOC Farmers
  • Resources for Farmers with Disabilities
  • Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
  • Resources for LGBTQIA Farmers
  • Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers
  • Resources for Veteran Farmers
  • Resources for Women Farmers
  • Substance Use Support

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We work in these areas:

  • Alaska
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Northwest Telehealth

Program of Inland Health Services; “Northwest TeleHealth is a robust video conference network, providing a platform of connectivity to healthcare organizations across thirty five communities in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. We utilize collaborative tools and established protocols to support administrative, educational and clinical activities to foster regional outreach, improve access to healthcare and promote healthy communities.”

We specialize in:

  • Farm Stress
  • Resources for BIPOC Farmers
  • Resources for Farmers with Disabilities
  • Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
  • Resources for LGBTQIA Farmers
  • Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers
  • Resources for Veteran Farmers
  • Resources for Women Farmers
  • Substance Use Support

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We work in these areas:

  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Washington

Craft3

“Craft3 is a regional nonprofit CDFI that makes loans to strengthen the economic, ecological and family resilience in Oregon and Washington. We lend to established nonprofits and growing and start-up businesses – including those that don’t qualify for traditional loans.

We also help families of all income levels finance energy upgrades, build accessory dwelling units, and replace failing septic systems and aging manufactured homes. From regional offices in Port Angeles, Seattle, Spokane and Walla Walla, Wash., and Astoria, Bend, Klamath Falls and Portland, Ore., Craft3 has invested more than $583 million in Northwest communities.” Offer ag loans and refinancing.

We specialize in:

  • Financial & Business Planning
  • Funding Opportunities for Farmers
  • Resources for BIPOC Farmers
  • Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers

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We work in these areas:

  • Oregon
  • Washington

Western Extension Risk Management Education

“The Western Extension Risk Management Education Center (Western Center) is one of five USDA NIFA Extension Risk Management Education Centers. Partnering with state university Extension educators and public and private sector partners in the west, the Center provides tools and training to support producers in establishing long-term risk management strategies that will strengthen the economic viability of their farm and ranch enterprises.”

We specialize in:

  • Disaster Relief/Resilience
  • Financial & Business Planning
  • Industrial Ag Issues
  • Institutional & Wholesale Markets

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We work in these areas:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Cascadia Grains

“As we move into the coming years of the Cascadia Grains project, we continue to look for opportunities to expand our programming through FARMWALKS, grain-related showcase events, and an emerging East Side Conference. We will continue to provide support for an emerging regional grain network and provide education to our stakeholders through networking and convening lives — one grain at a time. “

We specialize in:

  • Conservation Programs
  • Direct Marketing Assistance
  • Industrial Ag Issues
  • Institutional & Wholesale Markets
  • Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support
  • Resources for Beginning Farmers

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We work in these areas:

  • Oregon
  • Washington

Imperfect Foods

“Imperfect Foods was founded in 2015 with a mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone. We offer imperfect (yet delicious) produce, affordable pantry items, and quality eggs and dairy. We deliver them conveniently to our customers’ doorsteps and pride ourselves on offering up to a 30% discount compared to grocery store prices. Our customers can get the healthy, seasonal produce they want alongside the grocery staples they rely on, without having to compromise their budget or values. We’re proving that doing the right thing for the planet doesn’t have to cost more, and that shopping for quality ingredients can support the people and resources that it takes to grow our favorite foods.”

We specialize in:

  • Industrial Ag Issues
  • Institutional & Wholesale Markets
  • Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support

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We work in these areas:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Idaho
  • National
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington

Culinary Breeding Network

“The Culinary Breeding Network mission is to build communities of plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, produce buyers, chefs and other stakeholders to improve quality in vegetables, fruits and grains.

GOALS

Identify relevant and desirable vegetable, grain and fruit varieties that grow well for organic farmers and taste great

Educate the public about the importance of organic plant breeding

Encourage and empower people to cook with locally grown foods

Promote vegetables, grains and fruits through marketing campaigns

Create relationships between stakeholders in the food system

Build community and encourage collaboration

Create engagement with the great public through interactive events and activities”

We specialize in:

  • Direct Marketing Assistance
  • Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support
  • Resources for Beginning Farmers

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We work in these areas:

  • California
  • Florida
  • National
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

WSDA Food Safety & Consumer Services Division: Animal Feed

“The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) regulates commercial animal feed including livestock feed, poultry feed, fish feed and pet food at the state level. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates animal feed at the federal level.”

We specialize in:

  • Industrial Ag Issues
  • Legal Help & Mediation Services

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We work in these areas:

  • Washington