History of Organic Farming

7 N Worthen St,Wenatchee WA 98801

30 November, 2021

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History of Organic Farming Come learn from local area expert Jerry Pipitone about the history of organic farming. Jerry has been involved in this process here in Washington many years and knows the ins and outs of organic farming. Jerry’s farm, Pipitone Farms, was established here in East Wenatchee in 1978 so he definitely knows his stuff when it comes to farming. Jerry will share the history of the organic farming process and growth in Washington state and what that looks like today. Bios: Jerry Pipitone has adhered to strictly organic practices at Pipitone Farms since 1978, certified first with Tilth Producers, then with the Washington State Department of Agriculture. They own a productive five-acre orchard on the bench-land above the Columbia River in the little town of Rock Island. Here the abundant sunshine, cool waters of the Columbia, and the caring hands of Jerry and his team grow wonderful apricots, garlic, Italian prunes, nectarines, peaches, peppers, tomatoes and shallots.