Education Programs

Cloud Mountain Farm Center is a working farm, with rich learning opportunities for beginning and experienced farmers and gardeners. We offer paid internships for those wanting to learn the business of farming, and many learning opportunities for gardeners wanting to expand their knowledge. For decades we've run trials of fruit, ornamental, and, more recently, vegetable plants for suitability to Northwest gardens and farms. We also test growing systems to extend the seasons and push the boundaries of the possibilities for growing in our maritime climate.

• Variety & Growing Trials at the Center - Fruit and vegetable trials for variety, production yields and evaluation of disease resistance. Growing systems trials for season extension, production and efficiency.
• Farmer Internships - Paid internships teaching essential skills for farming in a variety of crops.
• Community Workshops - Free and fee-based workshops for farmers and home gardeners.
• Good Orchard Newsletter - Subscription e-newsletter for timely orchard management.
• Downloadable Publications - Growing information for the Northwest.

Academic Internships

Internships for Western Washington University students on local farms.

Seminars & Workshops

Opportunities for farmer education throughout the region.