Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering? Whether you want to offer behind-the-scenes support or get your hands dirty in the garden, your commitment will help beginning farmers thrive. Just let us know how you would like to help.
Volunteer Opportunities
Cloud Mountain Farm Center operates both annual and perennial cropping systems as well as a retail nursery. Our annual organic vegetable production is on 5 acres of tractor cultivated scale and includes row crops, high tunnels, and leafy greens production. Our perennials include 5 acres of conventional and organic fruit trees and vineyards that include pome/stone fruit and table/wine grapes. Our retail nursery offers both fruit and ornamental plants. We offer workshops to the community throughout the year and host an annual Fall Fruit Festival. Visit our Whatcom County Volunteer Center webpage to see current opportunities.
Updates From the Farm Blog
Our 42 acre production farm, orchard, and nursery provides an unparalleled learning environment and opportunity for applied research. Learn about some recent updates on our Farm blog.
Delicata Squash Tacos with Quick Pickled Onions
Delicata Squash Tacos with Quick Pickled Onions 2 delicata squash 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt , plus more to season the squash Chili powder 1/3 cup apple cider or white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 small red onion; thinly...
Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash
Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash 1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt and black pepper ΒΌ cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 small head radicchio,...
Squash Apple Soup
Squash Apple Soup The blending of winter squash and apple flavors make this a great fall soup. Use butternut, buttercup, hubbard, kabocha or pie pumpkin in this soup- any flavorful winter squash will work. A sweet tart apple like Karmijn, Ashmead's Kernal, or Freedom...
