I received word today that Rep. Hunter, chair of the Washington State House Finance Committee, does plan on moving the bill out of committee. Go here for background on HR 2402 that will exempt non-profits and churches that host farmers' markets from property taxes . There had been some speculation that the bill would get stuck in committee. Go here for my summary of the public hearing in Olympia where the bill was discussed.
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
