Carnation Farms
Carnation Farms
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About this organization
Mission
Carnation Farms is a working organic farm that grows future farmers, culinary professionals, and a resilient food system through stewardship and impactful programming. Inspired by our property's history of innovation, we offer an integrated approach that focuses on the connectivity between farming, the culinary arts, and opportunities for regional economic development. Together, we champion a stronger community and agricultural network to ensure a sustainable future.
About
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES (FOOD & HAY PRODUCTION, PASTURE MANAGEMENT, FARMSTAND, FARMER'S MARKETS, FARMERS-IN-TRAINING):CARNATION FARMS' SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 400 ACRES OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC VEGETABLE, FRUIT, EGG, GRAIN, HAY, AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION FOR SALE AND FOR USE IN ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE CARNATION FARMS FARMSTAND RECEIVES MORE THAN 10,000 VISITORS PER YEAR AND NOT ONLY SELLS PRODUCTS FROM THE FARM TO THE LOCAL POPULACE, BUT ALSO PROVIDES AN OUTLET FOR OTHER LOCAL FARMERS TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS. THE FARM'S PRODUCTS ARE ALSO SOLD THROUGH LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS, LOCAL RESTAURANT AND CATERING BUSINESSES, AND SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN THE REGION. CARNATION FARMS ALSO HELPS NEW FARMERS LAUNCH THEIR OWN BUSINESSES THROUGH ITS FARMER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS FARM ALONGSIDE CARNATION FARMS STAFF, RECEIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND HAVE THE OPTION OF LIVING ON SITE. AFTER ROUGHLY 6 MONTHS, THEY BEGIN WORKING ON THEIR OWN BUSINESS PLAN AND DURING THEIR SECOND YEAR ON THE FARM, THEY CAN OPT TO START FARMING THEIR OWN PIECE OF LAND ON SITE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “We transform the way people eat through delicious & nutritious food produced in sustainable manner. we provide inspirational & educational experiences that positively affect health, the environment and local economies. we develop the next generation of food citizens & grow farmers.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Carnation farms is on a mission to transform the way that people want to eat. we celebrate delicious and nutritious food produced in a sustainable manner by providing inspirational and educational experiences that positively affect heath, the environment, and local economies. we grow new farmers and develop the next generation of food citizens.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as WA, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 28901 NE CARNATION FARM ROAD, CARNATION, WA, 98014.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 76 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$14,754.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2016.
- The organization pays $2,094,650 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $144,972 in fundraising expenses.
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